1-2 and 3 Flashcards
How does increasing vascular radius affect vascular resistance?
Increasing vascular radius decreases vascular resistance
What type of drugs are: Furosemide, Torsemide, and Ethacrynic Acid?
Effect?
- Thick Ascending Limb - LOOP Diuretics (Na/K/Cl)
- Prevent reabsorption of ions
Target of thiazide diuretics?
Na/Cl Carrier (Distal Convoluted Segment)
What are the two major AE for Loop and Thiazide Diuretics?
1) Hypokalemia
2) Ischemic Ventricular Fibrillation
What channel do K Sparing diuretics target?
-Effects on Na/K?
ENaC
-Prevents Na reabsorption
-Prevents loss of K
True or False: Hypokalemia is an adverse effect of K sparing diuretics
False - Hyperkalemia is an adverse effect of K sparing diuretics
True or False: Beta 1 selective blockers will reduce myocardial contraction, HR, and CO
True
How does using beta blockers on JG of the kidney affect Ang II and renin secretion?
Decreases renin secretion and Ang II synthesis
How do beta blockers affect peripheral resistance and arterial pressure?
Beta blockers decrease both peripheral resistance and arterial pressure
Rebound HTN is an adverse affect associated with sudden discontinuation of which drug class?
Beta blockers
What causes Rebound Hypertension
-Sudden discontinuation leads to:
1) up-regulation of beta receptors (adaptive)
2) enhance sensitivity to endogenous catecholamine
True or False: Rebound HTN can exacerbate CAD
True
Two contraindications for Beta receptors?
1) Reactive airway disease
2) Myocardial conduction defects (SA/AV Nodal Dysfunction)
What type of drug, when given in combination with epinephrine, can cause hypertension due to alpha adrenergic receptor stimulation.
Non-selective beta blocker
What drug should NOT be administered with beta blockers?
A. Diltiazem
B. Verapamil
C. Prazosin
D. Torsemide
A. Diltiazem
B. Verapamil
How do alpha 1 blockers affect arteriole resistance and venous capacitance in VSM?
Arteriole resistance: Reduces
Venous capacitance: Increases
Postural hypotension and retention of water and salt are associated with what drug class?
Alpha 1 blockers
Which drug is an equimolar mixture of four stereoisomers, including an alpha blocker and non-selective beta blocker?
Clinical use?
Labetolol
- HTN emergency or crisis
What drug is a beta receptor antagonist with alpha 1 receptor antagonist activity that can be used as an adjunctive therapy with diuretics and ACE Inhibitors
Carvedilol
True or False: Carvedilol can be given to patients with decompensated heart failure or who are dependent on sympathetic stimulation
False
What are the four centrally acting adrenergic agents?
1) Methyldopa
2) Clonidine
3) Guanabenz
4) Guanafacine
What enzyme converts the prodrug methyldopa from alpha-methyldopamine to alpha methylnorepinephrine?
L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylase (adrenergic neurons)
How does the active form of methyldopa (alpha-methylnorepinephrine) affect NE release from pre-synaptic alpha neurons in the CNS?
Effect on vasoconstriction?
Since methyldopa is an alpha 2 agonist, it will prevent further NE release and reduce VC signals
Which class of drugs stimulate the alpha 2a receptor in the brainstem, leading to reduced NE?
Centrally-acting adrenergic agents
Bradycardia, sinus arrest, and hepatotoxicity are associated with which drug class?
Centrally-acting adrenergic agents
What type of drugs are Guanadrel and Reserpine?
Adrenergic neuron blocking agents
Which adrenergic neuron blocking drug acts as exogenous, false NT that is accumulated, stored, and released like NE but is inactive at adrenergic receptors?
Guanadrel
True or False: Guanadrel activates the peripheral post-ganglionic adrenergic neuronal activation
False - Guanadrel INHIBITS the peripheral post-ganglionic adrenergic neuronal activation
True or False: Intermittent hypotension and sexual dysfunction are AE’s associated with Reserpine
False - associated with Guanadrel
Drugs that compete with the catecholamine transporter on the pre-synaptic region (tricyclic antidepressants, cocaine) will reduce the effects of what drug?
Guanadrel