Anti-hypertensives Flashcards
1
Q
hypertension is mostly managed by controlling what?
A
peripheral vascular resistance
2
Q
what class of drugs has a longer duration of action but lower efficacy as an anti-hypertensive vs loop duiretics?
A
thiazides
3
Q
what do ACEI’s and ARBs do to renal blood flow?
A
increase RBF
4
Q
what do ACEI’s and ARBs do to GFR?
A
no change
5
Q
what medication should a patient on NSAIDs use as a antihypertensive?
A
CCB
6
Q
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