Anti-Hypertension Drug Therapy

Question 1

Most patient will require more than

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one BP medication to reach goal BP

Question 2

Initial Therapy

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Thiazide-type diuretics
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitors/angiotensinII receptor blockers (ARBs)
Calcium channel blockers

Question 3

First line therapy for HF and HTN

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diuretics

Question 4

reduces extracellular flid

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diuretics

Question 5

ADR for Diuretics

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electrolyte imbalance

Question 6

drug interactions diruetics

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protentional additive hypotensive effects with other drugs that lower BP

Question 7

Diuretics’ MOA

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Blockade of sodium and chloride reabsorption

Question 8

Diuretics site of action

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Proximal tubule produces greatest diuresis

Question 9

Diuretics adverse effects

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Hypovolemia
Acid-base imbalance
Electrolyte imbalances

Question 10

Classifications of Diuretics

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Thiazide diuretics
Loop diuretics
Potassium sparing diuretics

Question 11

Loop Diuretic Example

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Furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics useful response

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Useful responses
Modest increase in urine production
Substantial decrease in potassium excretion

Question 13

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics are rarely used

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Rarely used alone for therapy

Question 14

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics example

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Amiloride,triamterene,spironolactone, andeplerenone

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics act on

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Primary used in combination with a loop or thiazide diuretic

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics primary used in combination with

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combination with a loop or thiazide diuretic

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics monitor

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serum potassium

Question 18

Spironolactone is a

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Aldosterone antagonist

Question 19

Spironolactone MOA

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Blocks aldosterone in the distal nephron
Retention of potassium
Increased excretion of sodium

Question 20

Spironolactone Uses

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Edematous states
Heart failure (decreases mortality in severe failure)
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Premenstrual syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Acne in young women

Question 21

Spironolactone ADR

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Hyperkalemia
Benign and malignant tumors
Endocrine effects

Question 22

Interactions

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Thiazide and loop diuretics

Agents that raise potassium levels

Question 23

ACE Effects and MOA

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Reduce levels of angiotensin II

Increase levels of bradykinin

Question 24

ACE Use

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HTN, HF, MI, diabetic and non-diabetic nephropathy; prevention of MI, stroke, and death in patients at high CV risk

Question 25

ACE ADR

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diuretics, anti-HTN agents, drugs that raise potassium, lithium, NSAIDs.

Question 26

ACE Interactions

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diuretics, anti-HTN agents, drugs that raise potassium, lithium, NSAIDs.

Question 27

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker MOA

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Block access of angiotensin II
Cause dilation of arterioles and veins
Prevent angiotensin II from inducing pathologic changes in cardiac structure
Reduce excretion of potassium
Decrease release of aldosterone
Increase renal excretion of sodium and water
Do not inhibit kinase II
Do not increase levels of bradykinin

Question 28

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers use

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Therapeutic uses: HTN, HF, MI, diabetic nephropathy, patient unable to tolerate ACE inhibitors, may prevent development of diabetic retinopathy

Question 29

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers ADR

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angioedema, fetal harm, renal failure

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers benefit

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Lower incidence of cough

Question 31

CCB are drugs that

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Drugs that prevent calcium ions from entering cells

Question 32

CCB greatest impact is on the

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Greatest impact on heart and blood vessels

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CCB used to treat

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Used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac dysrhythmias

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CCB is also known as

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calcium antagonists and slow channel block`ers

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Types of calcium channel blockers

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Dihydropyridines

non-Dihydropyridines

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dihydropyridines example

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nifedipine,isradipine,felodipine,nicardipine,nisoldipine, lacidipine, andamlodipine

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non-dihydropyridines example

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verapamil and diltiazem

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Dihydropyridines are

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Potent vasodilators

Question 39

Dihydropyridines little or no

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Little or no negative effect upon cardiac contractility or conduction.

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Dihydropyridines use to treat

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Use to treat hypertension or chronic stable angina.

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Dihydropyridines are longer-

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Longer-acting agents are generally safer and are increasingly preferred.

Question 42

Non-dihydropyridines use

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Uses: HTN, chronic stable angina, cardiac arrhythmias, proteinuria reduction

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Non-dihydropyridines less potent

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Less potent vasodilation

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Non-dihydropyridines greater

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depression effect on cardiac condution and contractility

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Dihydropyridines SE

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headache, lightheadedness, flushing, and dose-dependent edema

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Non-dihydropyridines SE

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dose-dependent constipation, bradycardia and worsening cardiac output

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Non-dihydropyridines CI

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pt beta blockers or who have heart failure with reduced ejection fraction , sick sinus syndrome, and second- or third-degree atrioventricular block