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Anti-Hypertensives Flashcards

1
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Hydrochlorothiazide

A

Thiazide diuretic

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Metolazone

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Thiazide diuretic

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3
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Furosemide

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Loop diuretic

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4
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Sprinolactone

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K sparing diuretic

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5
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3 classes of diuretics

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  1. loop diuretic
  2. thiazide diuretic
  3. k-sparing diuretic
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Enalapril

“prils”

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ACEI

Blocks Angiotensin 1 –> 2

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Losartan

“sartans”

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ARB

Blocks angiotensin 2 receptor

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8
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2 classes of CCB’s

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Dihydropyridines

Non-dihydropyridines

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9
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Verapamil

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Non-dihydropyridine

Blocks Ca channels in heart

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10
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Diltiazem

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Non-dihydropyridine

Blocks Ca channels in heart

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11
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Amlodipine
Nifedipine
“pines”

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Dihydropyridine

Blocks Ca channels in arteries (mostly)

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12
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Prazosin
Doxasin
“sinners”

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Alpha-1 antagonists

Prevents peripheral resistance

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13
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Atenolol

Metoprolol

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Selective beta-1 blockers

Decreased CO

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14
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Labetalol

Carvedilol

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Non-selective beta blockers (can also block alpha 1 receptors)
Decreased CO and peripheral resistance
Also bind to beta-1 receptors in kinder to decrease renin (–> decreased angiotensin + –> decreased aldosterone)

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15
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Clonidine

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Alpha-2 receptor agonists
Decreased systemic vascular resistance and CO
(centrally acting in brain)

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16
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Adrenergic anti-hypertensives

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Alpha-1 antagonist
Alpha-2 agonist
Beta-1 antagonist

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