Anti-hypertensives Flashcards
1
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Diuretics
A
- “water pills”
- inhibition the reabsorption of water in the kidneys
- decreases peripheral vascular resistance
2
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Examples of diuretics
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- thiazide
- Bumex
- Lasix
3
Q
SE of diuretics
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- dizziness
- postural hypotension
4
Q
Beta-blocker - 1
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Heart (increases contraction)
5
Q
Beta-receptors 2
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Lungs - relax bronchioles
6
Q
Non-selective beta blockers
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- inhibit both beta 1 and 2 receptors
7
Q
Examples of Non-selective beta blockers
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- propanolols
- nadolol
- penbutolol
8
Q
C/I Non-selective beta blockers for patients with
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COPD
9
Q
Selective beta receptor
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Inhibit beta 1 receptor
10
Q
Examples of selective beta blocker
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- atenolol
- metoprolol
11
Q
Calcium Channel Blockers
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- inhibit calcium (myocardium and BV)
12
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End names of Calcium channel blockers
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“Dipine”
13
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Examples of channel blockers
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- Nisoldipine
- Amlodipine
- Felodipine
14
Q
Alpha 1
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- Found in body
- most common
- vasoconstrictor
15
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Alpha 2
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- Vasodilation
- also found in numerous parts of the body
