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1
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what are the stages of hypertension

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normal 160 or >100

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8 classes of drugs that can be used to treat HTN

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*Diuretics
*Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
Centrally-acting Agents
Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
Beta Adrenergic Blockers (BBs)
Vasodilators
*Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)
*Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

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what are the 4 sites of action for HTN drugs

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  1. arterioles (resistance)
  2. venules (capacitance)
  3. Heart (pump output)
  4. Kidneys (volume)
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when is diuretics use

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*Drugs of choice in uncomplicated hypertension

Effective for mild-moderate hypertension combined with lifestyle modifications

Generics most economical choice

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Thiazide diuretics MOA and examples

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Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone
Mode of Action (MOA) – inhibits Na+/Cl co-transporter

Initial volume contraction
later decreased in peripheral resistance (prostaglandin)
Mild Na+ excretory effect

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Thiazide Diuretics side effects

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Hyponatremia
Hyperglycemia
Increased LDL/HDL
Hypokalemia

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mechanism of hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis with thiazide diurects

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Low plasma Na+ stimulates aldosterone -acts in collecting duct cells

Increased delivery of Na+ to collecting duct cells increases Na+ diffusion

K+ loss from principal cells and H+ loss from intercalated cells due to resulting neg. charge on lumen side

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good drug combinations with thiazide diuretics

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Combined with BBs, ACEIs, ARBs and centrally acting anti- hypertensive

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drug interactions with thiazide diuretics

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NSAIDS
Beta Blockers (can use but be cautious)
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contraindications for thiazide diurectics

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Hypokalemia and pregnancy (as a new therapy)

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thiazide diurectis are less effective in which pts

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pts with renal insufficiency

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Loop diurectics MOA and example

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furosemide (lasix)

MOA – blocks Na+/K+/Cl co-transporter, causes venous dilation via prostaglandins

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side effects of loop diurectics

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Dehydration/hyponatremia
Hypokalemia
Impaired diabetes control
Increased LDL/HDL
Ototoxicity
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loop diurectics drug interactions

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NSAIDS

Aminoglycosides (increased ototoxicity)

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Potassium Sparing Diuretics examples

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spironolactone and eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride

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Potassium Sparing diuretics MOA

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Aldosterone receptor blocker – combine with diuretics, not used for monotherapy of HT**

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side effects of Potassium sparing diuretics

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hyperkalemia

gynecomastia (spironolactone)

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drug interactions of K+ sparing diuretics

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NSAIDS
ACE inhibitors
ARBs

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contraindications for K+ sparing diuretics

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RAS inhibitors (ACEI and ARB)

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Potassium sparing diuretics are commonly given with

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thiazide and loop diuretics to prevent hypokalemia (excretion of K+)

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21
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Calcium channel blockers MOA

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All reduce vascular resistance by reducing calcium influx in VSM
Non-dihydropyridines also reduce pacemaker potentials, AV node conduction, and contractility

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22
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what are the 3 Ca channel blockers

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Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Verapamil

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side effects of Nifedipine

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(dihydropyridine) acute tachycardia and peripheral edema

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side effects of diltiazem

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(non-dihydropyridine) bradycardia

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side effects of verapamil

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(non-dihydropyridine)
constipation
bradycardia

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Non-dihydropyridines Ca Channel blockers are contraindicated in which pts

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pts with conduction disterbances

or in uncompensated heart failure (cardiogenic shock)

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27
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Clonidine and Guanfacine MOA

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α2-adrenergic receptor agonist in medullary cardiovascular center decreases sympathetic outflow from CNS

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28
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Clonidine side effects and drug interactions

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SE: sedation (12-35%), dry mouth (25-40%), bradycardia, dermatitis

Caution pt about missing doses withdraw slowly to prevent rebound hypertension

Drug interactions : CNS depressants

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advantages of Guanfacine over clonidine

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longer half life and less risk of rebound

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30
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Methyldopa MOA

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converted to methylnorepinephrine
α2-adrenergic receptor agonist (same MOA as clonidine)
Competes with L-DOPA for DOPA decarboxylase (inhibits dopamine production) (do not give to someone with parkinsons)

31
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Methyldopa side effects and drug interactions

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drug interactions levodopa, SE: sedation

32
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Methyldopa clinical use

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anti-hypertensive during pregnancy

33
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Reserpine MOA

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blocks VMAT vesicular transporter, prevents storage of NE centrally and peripherally.

used with diuretics for mild and moderate hypertension

34
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Reserpine side effects

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depression (crosses BBB), nasal congestion

35
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Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists examples and MOA

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Phenoxybenzamine, Prazosin, terazosis and doxazosin

block α-adrenergic-mediated vasoconstriction at receptor

36
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Phenoxybenzamine use and side effect

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phenoxybenzamine is non-selective, primarily used in pheochromocytoma, SE- tachycardia

37
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prazosin, terazosis, doxazosin MOA and side effects

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selective α1-adrenergic antagonist,
less tachycardia than direct vasodilators, hypotension w/ 1st dose
terazosin and doxazosin have longer half lifes

38
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Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists MOA

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MOA – decreased cardiac contractility and CO, decreased renin secretion and thus decreased Angiotensin II production

39
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Non selective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists

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Propranolol
Nadolol (longer half-life)
Pindolol (partial agonist, less bradycardia)
Carvedilol (alpha receptor antagonist, vasodilator)

40
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cardioselective/B1-selective B-Blockers

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Metoprolol (lipophilic)
Atenolol
Labetolol (lipophilic)

41
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side effects of Beta Blockers

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Bradycardia
Increased triglycerides
Decreased HDLs
Hyperglycemia
Impaired exercise tolerance

Non-selective
Increased airway resistance

Lipophilic
Insomnia
chronic fatigue

42
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Drug Interactions with Beta blockers

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CCBs (reduced contractility and conduction)

43
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contraindications for beta blockers

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Cardiogenic Shock
Sinus bradycardia
Asthma
Severe heart failure

44
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Beta blocker consideration in pts with diabetes

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Can mask and prolong insulin-induced hypoglycemia

45
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Vasodilators examples and MOA

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Hydralazine
Minoxidil
Nitroprusside

vasodilation of small vessels, primarily arterioles

46
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when do you use vasodilators such as Hydralazine

Minoxidil, and Nitroprusside?

A

drug resistant hypertension and emergencies

47
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Nitroprusside side effect

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cyanide poisoning

48
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Hydralazine and Minoxidil

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tachycardia, angina aggravation, fluid retention, NSAIDS can reduce effectiveness

49
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ACEI MOA

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blocks production of Angiotensin II and Ang II-mediated- vasoconstriction

50
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ACEI examples

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Captopril (short half life)
Enalapril (converted to active metabolite, longer half-life)
Lisiniopril

51
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ACEI side effects

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hyperkalemia, rash, dry cough, angioedema (0.2%)

52
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ACEI drug interactions

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Exacerbates hyperkalemic effect of K+ sparing drugs (no aldosterone = decreased K+ excretion)

53
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ACEI contraindications

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pregnancy, bilateral renal stenosis

54
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benefits of ACEI

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Prolongs survival in pts with HF or LV dysfunction after MI

Preserves renal function in diabetic patients

55
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*Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) example

56
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Side effect of ARB

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hyperkalemia (no aldosterone = decreased K+ excretion)

57
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contraindications of ARBs

58
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Drug interactions of ARBs

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K+ sparing drugs

59
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with ARBs it is better to use them with what other type of drug rather than increase their dose

60
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thiazide diuretics work well with which other types of drugs for hypertension control

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K+ sparing diuretics and BB

61
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K+ sparing diurects work well with which other types of drugs for hypertension control

A

thiazide or loop diuretics

62
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Calcium channel blockers work well with what other class of drug

63
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ACEI cause hyperkalemia when used with what other durg

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K+ sparing diuretics

64
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why would you not combine ACEI and ARBs in diabetics

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no advantage and increases risk of hyperkalemia

65
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what is the first choice drug in diabetic patients?

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ACEIs - delay loss of renal function

CCBs (few effects on carb metabolism)

66
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What is the first choice drug in heart failure patients

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ACEI (reduce mortality) combination with diuretics for congestion

67
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what are best choices for MI pts

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ACEI (reduce remodeling) and BB (reduce arrhythmia and remolding)

68
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what drugs must be avoided in pregnancy

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ACEI and ARBs and BB (inhibit renin)

69
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what is the drug of choice in pregnancy

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methyldopa

70
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which drugs are less effective in african americans

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BB, ACEI (but work well when combined with diuretics)

71
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which drugs are most efficacious in African americans

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monotherapy with diuretics (CCB are best)

72
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what considerations should be take for elderly patients

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smaller doses with small increments
simple regimens
monitor side effects closely

73
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what drugs should be avoided in pts with obstructive airway disease

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