antihypertensive

Question 1

antihypertensives Contraindications

Answer 1

Hypotension, cerebral edema, acute mi, CAD

Question 2

Hydralazine AE

Answer 2

Dizziness, headache, anxiety, tachycardia, edema, nasal congestion, anorexia, SLE, hepatitis

Question 3

Nitroprusside AE

Answer 3

bradycardia, dec platelet aggregation, rash, hypothyroidism, hypotension, Cyanide toxicity

Question 4

Hydralazine toxicity

Answer 4

HoTN, tachycardia, headache, generalized skin flushing

Question 5

Nitroprusside toxicity

Answer 5

HoTN

Question 6

Doxazosin: how it works

Answer 6

reduce peripheral vascular reistance and blood pressure. Dilates artery and veins

Question 7

Pt. teaching for Doxazosin

Answer 7

Capsule will be expelled in stool this is normal. Do not take more than perscribed.

Question 8

Prazosin pt. teaching

Answer 8

1% of pt. loose consciousness 30-60 min after first dose. Start w/ small does and increase.

Question 9

Prazosin AE

Answer 9

orthostatic HoTN ,inhibition of ejaculation, nasal decongestion,reflex tachycardia

Question 10

Tamulosin indication

Answer 10

only BPH not useful for HTN