A 62-year-old man has developed worsening hypertension in spite of therapy. His physician wants to prescribe an additional medication that will dilate his blood vessels to help lower his blood pressure. Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker that affects vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle equally well?

A 62-year-old man has developed worsening hypertension in spite of therapy. His physician wants to prescribe an additional medication that will dilate his blood vessels to help lower his blood pressure. Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker that affects vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle equally well?

A 34-year-old man presents to his primary care physician because of an enlarging jaw and hands over the past 6 months. He has noticed enlargement of most his facial features, including his jaw, forehead, nose, and tongue. His hands have gotten bigger as well. He is diagnosed with acromegaly. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

A 48-year-old female who is obese with elevated cholesterol is treated with fenofibrate for elevated cholesterol levels. She complains of acute onset of right upper quadrant pain, nausea, and vomiting after eating a fatty meal. She is brought to the emergency department for further evaluation. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these findings?

A 44-year-old woman with a long history of diarrhea, sweating, and weight loss is thought to have hyperthyroidism. This condition can be worsened with which of the following treatments?

A 57-year-old man with Type-2 diabetes presents to the primary care clinic for follow-up. He has been taking metformin and has had good control of his sugars. He denies any hypoglycemic episodes or peripheral neuropathy. His hemoglobin \A_{1c is 8.3%, which is increased from 7.9% previously. The physician decides to add miglitol to his regimen. What is the mechanism of action of miglitol?