In the treatment of essential hypertension

A β- blockers are inappropriate therapy
B Thiazides are effective therapy
C α- methyl dopa is useful during pregnancy
D Reserpine is clinically used
E Hydrallazine is an adrenergic neurone blocker

Correct Answer: β- blockers are inappropriate therapy, Thiazides are effective therapy, α- methyl dopa is useful during pregnancy

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B Family history
C Age
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A Mitral stenosis
B Eisenmenger's syndrome
C Cirrhosis of liver
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