Antihypertensive Drugs Flashcards
1
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Goal of Hypertension management
A
Reduction of cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality
Bp<140/90mmHg
For diabetics BP<130/80mmHg
2
Q
Antihypertensive drug categories
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Adrenergic drugs Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) Diuretics Vasodilators Direct renin inhibitors