2: Medical Conditons and HTN

Question 1

What specific drug classes would this condition consider or avoid?
Diabetes

Answer 1

Consider: ACEs, ARBs (renoprotective and can decrease proteinuria)
Avoid: BBs (can mask symptoms of hypoglycemia)

Question 2

What specific drug classes would this condition consider?

Migraine HAs

Answer 2

Consider: BBs, CCBs (may offer improvement of migraines)

Question 3

What specific drug classes would this condition avoid?

Asthma

Answer 3

Avoid: BBs (can cause bronchospasm)

Question 4

What specific drug classes would this condition consider?

Kidney Dx and/or Proteinuria

Answer 4

Consider: ACEs, ARBs (renoprotective and can decrease proteinuria)

Question 5

What specific drug classes would this condition avoid?

Athlete

Answer 5

Avoid: BBs, Diuretics (may negatively affect athletic performance)

Question 6

What specific drug classes would this condition avoid?

Sexually active female

Answer 6

Avoid: ACEs, ARBs (teratogenic, recommend birth control)

Question 7

What specific drug classes would this condition consider or avoid?
Obesity

Answer 7

Consider: ACEs, ARBs (may have positive effect on comorbidities such as DM and dyslipidemia)
Avoid: BBs, Diuretics