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A: HYPERTENSION Flashcards

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Blood pressure is elevated enough to perfuse tissues and organs

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Hypertension

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It is not a disease but an important risk factor for cardiovascular complications

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Hypertension

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It can be defined as a condition where blood pressure is elevated to an extent where clinical benefit is obtained from blood pressure

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Hypertension

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What are the Classification of Hypertension

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Normal: < 120mmHg Systolic and < 80mmHg Diastolic

Pre hypertension or Elevated: 120-139 mmHg Systolic and 80-89mmHg Diastolic

HBP/HTN Stage 1: 140-159mmHg Systolic or 90-99mmHg Diastolic

HBP/HTN Stage 2: Greater than 160mmHg Systolic or Greater than 100mmgHg Diastolic

HTN Crisis: >180 mmHg or >120 mmHg

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Blood Pressure Categories:
Normal

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< 120mmHg Systolic and < 80mmHg Diastolic

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Blood Pressure Categories:
Pre hypertension or Elevated

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P120-139 mmHg Systolic and 80-89mmHg Diastolic

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Blood Pressure Categories:
HBP/HTN Stage 1

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140-159mmHg Systolic or 90-99mmHg Diastolic

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Blood Pressure Categories:
HBP/HTN Stage 2

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Greater than 160mmHg Systolic or Greater than 100mmgHg Diastolic

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Blood Pressure Categories:
HTN Crisis

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> 180 mmHg or >120 mmHg

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Types, Causes, or Incidence of Hypertension

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Primary Hypertension / Essential
Secondary Hypertension

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No specific cause of Hypertension

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Primary Hypertension / Essential

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Identifiable cause

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Secondary Hypertension

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Physiology, or Formula of BP or HTN

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BP = CO ✕ TPR

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CO stands for

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Cardiac Output

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TPR stands for

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Total Peripheral Resistance

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17
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Formula of CO

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SV x HR

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SV stands for

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Stroke Volume

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HR stands for

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Heart Rate

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Complications of HTN

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1.) Cardiac Effects
a.) Left ventricular Hypertrophy
b.) Accelerated Atherosclerosis
2.) Renal Effects
3.) Cerebral Effects
4.) Retinal Effects

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21
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Blood pressure is measured using a

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Sphygmomanometer

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A device composed of an inflatable cuff to restrict the blood flow, and a mercury or mechanical manometer to measure the pressure

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Sphygmomanometer

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23
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Blood Pressure is measured by

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Sphygmomanometer
Manual (Mercury & Aneroid)
Digital

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What is a present symptom in HTN

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Headache

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25
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It is usually unclear if this is caused by hypertension or is an incidental finding

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Headache

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Predisposing Factors

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  • Family history
  • Patient history
  • Racial predisposition
  • Obesity
  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Intake of fats and salts
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Patient’s history and other physical findings suggest an underlying cause of hypertension

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Secondary Hypertension

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Diseases or Disorders that can cause High Blood Pressure

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Primary aldosteronism
Pheochromocytoma
Renal artery stenosis

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It is a clinical situation in which blood pressure is very high with minimal or no symptoms, and NO signs or symptoms indicating acute organ damage

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Hypertensive urgency

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30
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Hypertensive emergency is also known as

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Malignant hypertension or accelerated

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31
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A high blood pressure with potentially life-threatening symptoms and signs indicative of acute impairment of one or more organ systems

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Hypertensive emergency

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Diagnosis: Home or ambulatory blood pressure measurements is recommended to prevent

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“white coat hypertension”

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33
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It is recommended to prevent “white coat hypertension”

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Home or ambulatory blood pressure measurements

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34
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The number of times the heart beats in one minute

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Cardiac Output

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Diagnostics

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CBC
Lipid Profile (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides)
SGOT
SGPT
Na
K
Ca
BUN
BUA
FBS & RBS
CREA
HBA1C
Urinalysis

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What are the Lipid Profile

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HDL, LDL, and Triglycerides

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37
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What are the electrolytes needed in Diagnostic

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Na, K, and Ca

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38
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General Principle for the treatment of HTN

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To lower blood pressure toward NORMAL with minimal side effects and to prevent or reverse organ damage

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Candidates for the treatment of HTN

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Patients with diastolic >90mmhg and systolic of >140mmhg

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40
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Non- specific measures / Non- Pharmacologic measures

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  • Weight loss results in reduction in BP of about 2.5/1.5 mmHg per kg (for overweight patients)
  • Reduce salt intake (aim is <100 mmol daily sodium intake)
  • Diet high in fruit and vegetables, legumes and whole grain cereal improves cardiovascular risk
  • Regular dynamic exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days
  • Alcohol intake should be restricted
  • Quit smoking
41
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Non-Pharmacologic Approaches: Weight loss results in reduction in BP of about __ (for overweight patients)

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2.5/1.5 mmHg per kg

42
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Non-Pharmacologic Approaches: Diet high in fruit and vegetables, legumes and whole grain cereal improves __

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Cardiovascular risk

43
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Non-Pharmacologic Approaches: Reduce salt intake (aim is __ daily sodium intake)

44
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Non-Pharmacologic Approaches: Regular dynamic exercise for at least __ on most days

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30 minutes

45
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AB/CD Algorithm by

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Williams et al 2004

46
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Initial choice of ACE inhibitor or angiotensin
receptor blocker and β blocker as first line
therapy in younger nonblack patients (<55
years)

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Treatment A/B

47
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Said patients often have hypertension associated with high concentration of renin. It is therefore logical to treat them with drugs that antagonize the renin-angiotensin system

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Treatment A/B

48
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In treatment A/B the initial choice as first line therapy are

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ACE inhibitor or angiotensin
receptor blocker and β blocker

49
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Treatment A/B is suitable for

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younger nonblack patients (<55
years)

50
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For elderly and black patients, who tend to have hypertension associated with low renin concentration, calcium channel blockers and thiazide diuretics are recommended

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Treatment C/D

51
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What is the recommended medicine in the treatment C/D

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calcium channel blockers and thiazide diuretics

52
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Treatment C/D is suitable for

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elderly and black patients

53
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What happens if initial drug therapy fails

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A or B is combined with C or D

54
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MOA: inhibition of the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2

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Ace Inhibitors

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Ace Inhibitors example

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Captopril
Enalapril (enalaprilat)
Fosinopril
Lisinopril
Dolapril
Perindopril

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MOA: works by blocking the binding of
Angiotensin 2 to the receptor

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

57
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ARBS stands for

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

58
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ACE inhibitors stands for

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme

59
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers example

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Telmisartan
Losartan
Olmesartan
Valsartan

60
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MOA: Blocks Beta adrenergic system

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Beta Blockers

61
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Whites with high cardiac output, high heart rate and normal vascular resistance
respond the best with

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Beta Blockers

62
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In Beta Blockers the stimulation of renin secretion is

63
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In Beta Blockers the cardiac contractility is

64
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In Beta Blockers the reduction in heart rate

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decreases cardiac output

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In Beta Blockers the sympathetic output is

65
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Beta blockers must be used cautiously in patients with

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DM, Reynaud’s syndrome, & Neurological Disorder

66
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NO beta blocker is safe with patients with

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bronchospastic problem

67
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What are the Beta-1 Selective Beta blockers

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Metoprolol
Atenolol
Acebutolol
Esmolol
Betaxolol
Nebivolol

68
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First B1 selective

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Metoprolol

69
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Have high intrinsic activity

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Acebutolol

70
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Shortest T1/2 (Half-life)

71
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What are Non-Selective Beta blockers

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Propranolol
Nadolol
Timolol
Pindolol
Penbutolol
Carvedilol ( with alpha blocking property)

72
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Effective after Acute MI to prevent sudden death

73
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1st adrenergic to have high intrinsic activity

74
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Significant Interaction in CCB

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Beta blocker + Calcium Channel Blocker

75
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MOA: Inhibits influx of calcium through slow channels in vascular smooth muscle and cause relaxation

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Calcium Channel Blocker

76
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These agents must be used with extreme caution or not at all in patient with conductive disturbances involving SA and AV node

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Non-Dihydropyridine

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Non-Dihydropyridine example

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Verapamil
Diltiazem

78
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Dihydropyridine example

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Nifedipine
Amlodipine
Clevidipine
Isradipine
Felodipine
Nicardipine (2ND GENERATION )

79
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To produce more selective effects on specific target tissues than the first generation agents

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Dihydropyridine

80
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Blocks the peripheral postsynaptic Alpha-1
adrenergic receptor

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Peripheral Alpha-1 Adrenergic Antagonist

81
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Given to HTN patients who have not responded to initial HTN therapy

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Peripheral Alpha-1 Adrenergic Antagonist

82
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Peripheral Alpha-1 Adrenergic Antagonist

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terazosin
prazosin
doxazosin

83
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Side effect of Zosin

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may cause 1st dose phenomenon

84
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MOA: act primarily within the CNS on alpha 2 receptors to decrease sympathetic outflow to the cardiovascular system

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Centrally Active Alpha Agonist

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Centrally Active Alpha Agonist Example

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Methyldopa
Clonidine
Guanabenz
Guanfacine

86
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Decrease TPR and CO

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Methyldopa

87
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Acts centrally , as well as peripherally, by depleting catecholamine stores in the brain and in the peripheral adrenergic system

88
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Given in low doses to treat refractory hypertension

89
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Contraindicated to patients with history of
depression

90
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usual dose of Reserpine

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0.1 to 0.25 mg per day

91
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Second line agents in patients with refractory to initial therapy

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Vasodilators

92
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First line agents in patients with refractory to initial therapy

93
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MOA: directly inhibits renin = reduction of production of Angiotensin 2

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Aliskiren (Renin Inhibitor)

94
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Vasodilators example

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Hydralazine
Minoxidil
Nitroprusside

95
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Arteriole relaxation & decrease of systemic vascular resistance

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Hydralazine

96
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decreases peripheral resistance

97
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releases nitric oxide

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Nitroprusside

98
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What forms in the blood vessel that causes HBP

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