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Anti-hypertensive drugs Flashcards

1
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HCTZ: How does it work?

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Blocks reuptake of Na and Cl after filtration. Causes a decrease in TPR

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By how much does HCTZ lower BP?

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10-15 mm

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What competing drug is slightly more effective than HCTZ and in the same class?

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chlorthalidone

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4
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What is the oral fraction of HCTZ?

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70%

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How is HCTZ excreted? In what form?

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Excreted unchanged in the urine

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What is the route of administration for HCTZ?

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Oral

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7
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What is the onset, peak, and duration of HCTZ?

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2,5,10

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What are the toxic effects of HCTZ?

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K and Mg depletion, Na and CL depletion
Metabolic alkalosis
Volume depletion
worsens hyperuricemia (gout)

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9
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What pregnancy class is HCTZ?

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Class D. Would not want to give it to pregnant women unless it were a last choice.

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Which populations would you worry about giving HCTZ to?

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Pregnant women, geriatric pts (more side effects) and pts with reduced GFR

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What should you monitor in a pt on HCTZ?

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BP, weight, edema, K, Mg, BUN, creatinine

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What is lisinopril used for?

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Treatment of HTN, CHF, management of MI

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What therapeutic class is lisinopril in?

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ACE inhibitor. Prevents vasoconstriction and aldosterone release from Angiotensin II

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What is the onset, peak, and duration of lisinopril?

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1 hr, 6 hr, 24 hr

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What are the toxicities of lisinopril?

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orthostatic hypotension; reduces GFR (be careful in pts with renal stenosis), angioedema, cough, acute renal failure.

Can have hyperkalemia if KCl is given.

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Which pts would you want to be careful giving lisinopril to?

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Pts who are already on diuretics or have aortic stenosis. Also, pts with renal stenosis.

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17
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What pregnancy category is lisinopril in?

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Category C/D because it can cause abnormal cartilage development

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What would you need to monitor with lisinopril?

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BP, weight, edema, K, BUN, and creatinine

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What are some toxicities with lisinopril?

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Orthostatic hypotension, renal effects, angioedema, cough

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What are some interactions with lisinopril?

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Additive, NSAIDS interfere with drug, Hypercalcemia with KCL administration

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What are some special considerations with lisinopril?

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Abnormal cartilage development, renal stenosis, aortic stenosis, discontinue diuretics before starting, preserves renal function in renal failure

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What can lisinopril be used to treat?

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HTN, CHF, preserves renal function in renal failure, preserves LV after MI and during acute management

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23
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What therapeutic class is Losartan in?

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ARB

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24
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How does Losartan work?

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Blocks binding of ATII to the ATI receptor. Decreases vasoconstriction and aldosterone release

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25
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Pharmacokinetics of losartan

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Effects at 6hrs, long half life, extensive 1st pass metabolism (make sure they are sitting down!). Active metabolite is 40x more potent

26
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Losartan toxicity problems

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Dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, worsening of renal failure

27
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What pregnancy class is Losartan?

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Pregnancy C/D

28
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What are some special considerations with losartan?

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Caution with pts on diuretics, renal artery stenosis, mitral/aortic stenosis

29
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What do you need to monitor with Losartan?

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BP, weight, Edema, Electrolytes, BUN, creatinine

30
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What therapeutic class is nitroprusside in?

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Direct vasodilator

31
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How does nitroprusside work?

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Direct effect on vascular smooth muscle, with BOTH VENO and VASO constriction. Releases both CN and NO.

32
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What is the route of administration with nitroprusside?

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IV

33
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How long does it take for nitroprusside to work?

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Within minutes

34
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How is nitroprusside metabolized?

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Conversion of CN- to SCN in the liver

35
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Nitroprusside toxicities:

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Excessive hypotension, CN/SCN accumulation, headache, decreased perfusion to the brain

36
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What are some interactions with nitroprusside?

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Additive effects with other anti-HTNs

37
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What are some special considerations with Nitroprusside?

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It requires a central line, so must be given in the ICU. NOT GIVEN CHRONICALLY.

38
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Which patient population must you be cautious in giving nitroprusside to?

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Pts with high intracranial pressure

39
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What do you need to monitor with nitroprusside?

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BP, HR, metabolic acid, arterial line

40
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What therapeutic class does hydralazine belong to?

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Vasodilator

41
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What else is hydralazine used to treat aside from HTN? What other anti-hypertensive can be used for this purpose?

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CHF. Lisinopril can also be used for CHF.

42
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How does hydralazine work?

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Direct vasodilator that induces the arterial endothelium to produce NO. Mostly VASODILATION NOT VENODILATION.

43
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How is hydralazine metabolized?

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Metabolized in the GI/Liver.

44
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How is hydralazine administered? What is the onset time with each?

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Administered orally or through IV. Oral: 30 min. IV: 10 min.

45
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How long do the effects of hydralazine last?

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2-6 hrs

46
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What are the potential toxic effects of hydralazine?

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Hypotension, drug-induced lupus

47
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What are the drug interactions of hydralazine?

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Additive with other anti-HTNs

48
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Which pts would you be cautious in giving hydralazine to?

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Pts with renal disease, prior stroke, angina, CAD

49
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What are some special considerations with hydralazine?

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Never given as a monotherapy. Concerns with edema and reflex tachycardia

50
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What do you need to monitor with Hydralazine?

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BP, edema, weight, BUN, creatinine, lupus, angina

51
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What therapeutic class does Verapamil belong too?

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CCB

52
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What can verapamil be used to treat aside from HTN?

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angina, arrhythmias

53
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How does verapamil work?

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Inhibits calcium channels to dilate peripheral arterioles. Decreases inotropy, afterload, and also reduces coronary artery spasms

54
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How is verapamil metabolized?

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By the liver and kidney.

55
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What are the routes of administration with Verapamil? What is the onset for each?

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Oral (2 hr), IV (1-5 min)

56
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What is the half life of verapamil?

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6-12 hrs

57
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Verapamil toxicity

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hypotension, AV block, worsen CHF, bradycardia

58
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What are verapamil interactions?

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Additive, toxicity when combined with beta blockers

59
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What are some special considerations with verapamil?

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Pts with renal and hepatic disease will want to decrease dose because it is broken down through the kidneys and liver.

60
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What pregnancy class is verapamil in?

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Pregnancy class C

61
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What do you want to monitor with verapamil?

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BP, weight, edema

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