Yоu wоrk аt Andy’s Burger Bаrn, а burger chain. Yоur boss, Andy, has asked you to determine the relationship between advertising and sales using regression analysis. The table below contains data on monthly sales revenues (Sales) and expenditures on advertising (Advert). Both Sales and Advert are measured in thousands of dollars. Predict the monthly sales for a store that spends $2500 on advertising monthly. Report your answer in dollars, and round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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DRUG THERAPY OF HYPERTENSION 1) CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS (CCBs) Exаmples: DHP: Amlоdipine, Nifedipine, Nicаrdipine Nоn-DHP: Verаpamil, Diltiazem MOA Blоck L-type Ca²⁺ channels → ↓ vascular tone + ↓ cardiac activity (non-DHP) Effects Vasodilation → ↓ afterload ↓ myocardial O₂ demand ↑ coronary perfusion Uses HTN (first-line option) Pregnancy HTN (safe) Angina SVT (non-DHP) PAD AEs DHP: Edema Flushing Reflex tachycardia Non-DHP: Bradycardia AV block Worsening HF Gingival hyperplasia Constipation (verapamil) 2) DIRECT VASODILATORS 1. Hydralazine Arteriolar vasodilator Uses: pregnancy HTN, HF (with nitrates) AE: drug-induced lupus, tachycardia 2. Minoxidil K⁺ channel opener → arteriolar dilation AE: hypertrichosis, pericardial effusion 3. Sodium Nitroprusside Sodium nitroprusside NO donor → balanced arterial + venous dilation Use: hypertensive emergency (ICU only) AE: cyanide toxicity (life-threatening) 3) SYMPATHOLYTICS 1. Central α2 agonists: Clonidine, Methyldopa MOA ↓ sympathetic outflow → ↓ HR, CO, renin Uses Resistant HTN Methyldopa = drug of choice in pregnancy AEs Sedation, dry mouth Rebound HTN (clonidine withdrawal) Hemolytic anemia (methyldopa) 2. α-Blockers α1 blockers: Prazosin MOA: vasodilation → ↓ BP Uses: HTN + BPH AE: first-dose orthostatic hypotension α1 + α2 blockers: Phentolamine (pheochromocytoma emergency) Uses: Pheochromocytoma crisis Catecholamine extravasation AE: reflex tachycardia 3. β-Blockers: Metoprolol, Propranolol, Carvedilol, Labetalol MOA ↓ renin (kidney) ↓ HR + contractility → ↓ CO Uses Post-MI HFrEF (selected agents) HTN with tachycardia Pregnancy HTN (labetalol) Pheochromocytoma (with α-blockade) AEs Bradycardia, AV block Bronchospasm (non-selective) Mask hypoglycemia Sexual dysfunction CNS effects (fatigue, depression) Rebound HTN if stopped abruptly Question: A 74-year-old man with hypertension and angina is started on a medication for blood pressure control. Two days later, he develops constipation and bradycardia. ECG shows first-degree AV block. Which medication was most likely prescribed?