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Orthostatic hypotension: Quiz 

Question 1: Orthostatic hypotension can be a side effect of certain anti-depressants, such as tricyclics[8] or ________.
Tetracyclic antidepressantMonoamine oxidase inhibitorTricyclic antidepressantPardoprunox

Question 2: [12] ________ (SSRI's) and Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI's) are helpful in many patients.
MirtazapineSertralineSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitorTricyclic antidepressant

Question 3: In some cases, physical counterpressure such as elastic hose (________) or whole-body inflatable suits may be required.
CorsetStockingBikiniUndergarment

Question 4: abdomen (May-Thurner syndrome, Portal vein thrombosis, ________, Renal vein thrombosis)
Budd-Chiari syndromeEsophageal varicesPortal hypertensionHepatic veno-occlusive disease

Question 5: Some drugs that are used in the treatment of orthostatic hypotension include fludrocortisone (Florinef) and ________ to aid in fluid retention, and vasoconstrictors like midodrine.
VasopressinReninErythropoietinAtrial natriuretic peptide

Question 6: head (________)
Cerebral aneurysmCarotid artery stenosisCerebral venous sinus thrombosisVascular disease

Question 7: primarily lower limb (________)
Pulmonary embolismBudd-Chiari syndromeCerebral venous sinus thrombosisDeep vein thrombosis

Question 8: They are consequences of insufficient ________ and cerebral perfusion (blood supply).
Blood pressureRenin-angiotensin systemCirculatory systemVasodilation

Question 9: Still, the blood pressure does not normally fall very much, because it immediately triggers a ________ (baroreceptor reflex), pressing the blood up into the body again.
VasodilationVasoconstrictionTubuloglomerular feedbackAngiotensin

Question 10: Recently, a common but underdiagnosed condition that is suspected to be closely related to orthostatic hypotension is spontaneous intracranial hypotension, which results from ________ leakage.
Cerebrospinal fluidChoroid plexusMeningesArachnoid granulation

Question 11: People suffering from ________ and bulimia nervosa often suffer from orthostatic hypotension and it is a common side effect of these mental illnesses.
Major depressive disorderBody dysmorphic disorderAnorexia nervosaEating disorders

Question 12: The decrease is typically greater than 20/10 ________,[2] and may be most pronounced after resting.
TorrPressurePascal (unit)Pressure measurement









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