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Normal BP

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less than 120/80

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Elevated BP

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SBP between 120-129 and DBP less than 80

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HTN Stage 1

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SBP between 130-139 or DBP between 80-89

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HTN Stage 2

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SBP greater than or equal to 140 or diastolic greater than or equal to 90

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HTN Urgency

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180/120 without s/s of end-organ damage

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HTN Emergency

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HTN with s/s of end-organ damage (malignant, accelerated)

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Result of HTN (diseases)

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  1. HF
  2. CAD/ACS
  3. AMS
  4. CVA
  5. RF
  6. PVD
  7. papilledema
  8. preeclampsia
  9. eclampsia
  10. aortic aneurism/dissection
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ways the body increases BP in chronological order (5)

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  1. Norep, Epi (CNS/PNS/adrenal) => tachycardia, vasoconstriction
  2. Angiotensinogen (liver) + renin (kidney)=> angiotensin I
  3. Angiotensin I + ACE (epithelium) = angiotensin II (vasoconstriction)
  4. Angiotensin II => aldosterone (adrenal) => fluid retention
  5. ADH (hypothalamus) => fluid retention
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diuretics side effects

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  • prevent renal reabsorption of fluid => diuresis and natriuresis => decreased IV volume
  • “diuretic contraction” = increased concentration of blood content that are not excreted in urine (blood cells, glucose, uric acid, lipids = electrolyte imbalances)
  • decreased BP = orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, syncope, FALL
    = poor renal perfusion => AKI
    = tachycardia (reflex tachy too)
    = hypovolemia SO assess for edema and assess pt’s wt daily
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diuretics electrolyte imbalance side effects

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  • hypokalemia
  • hypomagnesemia
  • hyponatremia
  • metabolic acidosis
  • hyperglycemia
  • hyperuricemia
  • hyperlipidemia

LOW: K, Mg, Na, bicarb
HIGH: Ca, BG, uric acid, LDL

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diuretics hypokalemia s/s and nursing (3)

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  1. K+ replacement always should be considered along with diet high in K+ (exception?)
  2. Monitor for S/S (AMS, ileus, N/V, weakness, respiratory arrest, ventricular dysrhythmia)
  3. Dysrhythmia (check Hx., place on cardiac monitor and treat as indicated)
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diuretics hypomagnesemia nursing (3)

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  1. Monitor for S/S (dysrhythmia, weakness, tremor, muscle twitching)
  2. Dysrhythmia (check Hx., place on cardiac monitor and treat as indicated)
  3. Report low Mg level to provider and replace (PO/IV)
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diuretics hyponatremia s/s and nursing (1)

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  1. Monitor for S/S (muscle cramps, weakness, brain herniation, AMS, seizure, coma)
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diuretics metabolic acidosis nursing (2)

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  1. Monitor for low Bicarb on the ABG

2. Caution: patient with respiratory disorders are at higher risk of acidosis

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diuretics hyperglycemia nursing (1)

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  1. Monitor BG more closely in patients with diabetes (higher risk of hyperglycemia)
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diuretics hyperuricemia nursing (2)

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  1. Monitor uric acid levels

2. Caution in gout patients (assess history)

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diuretics hyperlipidemia nursing (3)

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  1. Caution in patient with hyperlipidemia (review Hx)
  2. Higher risk of atherosclerosis complications (angina, CVA, etc.)
  3. Monitor lipid panel
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Nursing with diuretics (5)

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  1. Assess ability to use the urinal/BSC in 30 minutes after taking
  2. Adherence
    • build rapport to understand the root cause of non-adherence
    • avoid taking potassium supplement while skipping the diuretic dose = hyperkalemia & fluid overload!! you can skip the dose but then ALSO skip your potassium
  3. Take diuretics earlier in the day rather than close to bedtime
  4. Keep a log of BP & daily weight
  5. Contraindications:
    • Hypovolemia, pregnancy, lactation, anuria (oliguria - low level of urine)
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thiazides and thiazide-like diuretics drugs (3) and routes

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PO (IV only chlorothiazide)
Thiazides:
1. chlorothiazide - PO/IV
2. hydrochlorothiazide (aka HCTZ) - PO
Thiazide-like:
1. *metolazone*, chlortalidone, indapamide
- Give it an hour before Loop
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loop diuretics - furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide general

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Strongest and safest diuretics
renal vasodilator
- All diuretics cause AKI due to loss of blood volume/lower BP (lower renal perfusion)
- only diuretic that may be used in CKD and AKI

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aldosterone receptor blocker; K-sparing diuretics drugs - spironolactone, eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride MOA and route

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PO, Weakest diuretics

MOA: blocks the action of aldosterone => K retention, water, Na, bicarb excretion

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drugs that block the heart and BV (sympatholytic drugs) (3)

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  • beta-blockers
  • alpha2 agonist
  • diuretics
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drugs that affect only the BVs (5)

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  • direct acting vasodilators
  • alpha-1 blockers
  • ACEi
  • ARB
  • CCB
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beta-blockers (-lol) drugs and route

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IV/PO

  1. propranolol**
  2. nadolol
  3. timolol
  4. metoprolol**
  5. atenolol**
  6. esmolol
  7. carvedilol**
  8. labetalol**
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alpha-2 agonist - methyldopa, clonidine, guafacine - MOA
MOA: decreased sympathetic stimulation | ---->decreased HR, decreased CO, vasodilation (decreased peripheral resistance)
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antihypertensives drugs (2) and route
IV/PO 1. *hydralazine* 2. minoxidil
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alpha-1 blocker drugs (5)
For HTN & BPH: 1. prazosin 2. terazosin 3. doxazosin ONLY for BPH: 1. tamsulosin 2. silodosin
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ACE inhibitors (-pril) drugs (5)
1. benzepril 2. captopril 3. lisinopril 4. enalapril 5. enalaprilat
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angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) MOA
block the receptor site of angiotensin II - ---> very similar to ACEi but not as effective - ---> prevents vasoconstriction = low BP - ---> tachycardia (reflex)
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what are the 2 types of calcium channel blockers (ccb's)
1. -dipine: specific to vasculature, used for HTN | 2. verapamil & diltiazem: used for tachy-dysrhythmia
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vasculature CCBs drugs (2) and route
IV/PO (specific to vasculature) 1. amlodipine 2. nifedipine
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managing symptomatic w/ drugs for hypotension & orthostatic hypotension (4)
1. IV fluid - crystalloid (NS) or colloid volume expander (albumin) if edematous 2. midodrine PO/IV - if the pt is at risk of hypervolemia or after hemodialysis - MOA: alpha1 agonist = vasoconstriction - SE: urinary retention (BPH), supine HTN (HTN associated with lying supine, check BP & administer while pt is in supine position) - Contraindications: AKI FOR HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK (EMERGENCY) - emergency drugs, used for shock and cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3. vasopressin = ADH 4. dobutamine (beta1 agonist)
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drug groups for HTN
1. diuretics 2. beta blockers 3. alpha2 agonists 4. direct acting vasodilators 5. alpha1 blockers 6. ACEi 7. ARB 8. CCB
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drug groups for hypotension
1. crystalloid IV 2. colloid IV 3. alpha1 agonist 4. emergency medicines
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loop diuretics - *furosemide*, *bumetanide*, torsemide routes
IV/PO/IM
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loop diuretics - *furosemide*, *bumetanide*, torsemide nursing
- DILUTE & very slow IVP to avoid tinnitus | - --> ototoxicity
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aldosterone receptor blocker; K-sparing diuretics drugs - *spironolactone*, eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride secondary indication (2)
1. With other diuretics to balance potassium | 2. Treatment of adult acne (MOA: anti-androgenic effect)
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aldosterone receptor blocker; K-sparing diuretics drugs - *spironolactone*, eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride nursing (4)
Diet: - avoid high potassium foods (oranges, grapefruit, potatoes, bananas, dried fruits) Monitor HYPERkalemia: - Place on heart monitor (dysrhythmia) - --->Bradycardia/cardiac arrest, peaked T (cardiac monitor) - Monitor for paresthesia, abd/muscle cramps, weakness, fatigue - avoid with ACEi, ARB
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aldosterone receptor blocker; K-sparing diuretics drugs - *spironolactone*, eplerenone, triamterene, amiloride adverse affects (1)
- Anti-androgenic effect - --->male (impotence, gynecomastia) - --->female (deepened voice, irregular menstrual cycles)
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beta-blockers (-lol) MOA (3)
- decrease HR (negative chronotrope) - decrease excitability (negative dromotrope) - decrease BP
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beta-blockers (-lol) indication and secondary uses
Indication: angina/MI, dysrhythmia, HTN, HF | ---->secondary uses: glaucoma, migraine
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beta-blockers (-lol) side effects
- even selective beta-blockers become nonselective at high dose (blocking beta2 and bronchospasms) - ---> monitor breath sounds (for worsening or new wheezing) - bradycardia, hypotension, dysrhythmia (FALL) - --->monitor trend of HR, BP, cardiac rhythm - --->postural hypotension and FALL (Nursing: lie down if feeling dizzy, avoid sudden changes of position) - --->impotence, decreased libido (build rapport and discuss factors that may affect adherence)
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beta-blockers (-lol) contraindications (4)
- bradycardia, hypotension (call provider and hold for HR less than 60 or SBP less than 90) - asthma, COPD (bc bronchospasm is a possible side effect!)
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beta-blockers (-lol) nursing (3)
- masks hypoglycemia s/s (palpitation) so monitor DM pt's BG for asymptomatic hypoglycemia) - avoid stopping abruptly, wean off over 1-2 weeks - at home keep a log HR/BP and associated s/s
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alpha-2 agonist - methyldopa, clonidine, guafacine side effects
- sodium/water retention (use with diuretics & monitor daily wt and edema) - bradycardia - orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, FALL - impotence, decreased libido
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alpha-2 agonist drugs (3)
1. methyldopa 2. clonidine 3. guafacine
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alpha-2 agonist - methyldopa, clonidine, guafacine contraindications (2)
- pregnancy, lactation
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alpha-2 agonist - secondary uses of clonidine
- Cancer pain - ADHD - opioid withdrawal - migraine - menopause flushing
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alpha-2 agonist secondary uses of brimonidine & apraclonidine (1)
for eye drops for glaucoma
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antihypertensives - hydralazine** and minoxidil - MOA
MOA: direct-acting vasodilator
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antihypertensives - hydralazine** and minoxidil - side effects
- Less blood pressure in kidney => fluid/Na retention (combine with diuretics) - increased permeability with arteriodilation (edema, nasal congestion, HA) combine with diuretic - Orthostatic hypotension (FALL) - tachycardia (reflex) (patient reports palpitation)
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antihypertensives - hydralazine** and minoxidil - indications
quick management of acute HTN, preeclampsia
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antihypertensives - hydralazine** and minoxidil - contraindications
RF, concurrently with sildenafil
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alpha1 blocker - prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin, silodosin - MOA
vasodilator (decreased peripheral resistance), relaxing prostate
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alpha1 blocker - prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin, silodosin - side effects
- orthostatic hypotension (FALL) - sodium/water retention (use with diuretics & monitor daily wt & edema) - tachycardia (reflex) - erectile dysfunction
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ACE inhibitors (-pril) MOA
MOA: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor - prevent angiotensin II formation -> decreased peripheral resistance and afterload
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ACE inhibitors (-pril) indication
Indication: HTN & HF
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ACE inhibitors (-pril) contraindication
PAAK: pregnancy, allergy, AKI pts (but helpful to CKD pts), K increases
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ACE inhibitors (-pril) side effects and adverse effects
- increases bradykinin (inflammatory mediator) = dry hacking cough, angioedema - AKI, HYPERkalemia (monitor K, dysrhythmia, paresthesia, weakness, cramps) - orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia (reflex), dizziness, fall (change position slowly, lie down if dizzy)
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angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) indications
HTN & HF
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angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) contraindications
PAAK: pregnancy, allergy, AKI pts (but helpful to CKD pts), K increases
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angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) side effects
- AKI, hyperkalemia (monitor K, dysrhythmia, paresthesia, weakness, cramps) - orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia (reflex), dizziness, FALL (change position slowly, lie down if dizzy)
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calcium channel blockers (ccb's) indication
- angina | - HTN
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calcium channel blockers (ccb's) side effects
- peripheral edema --> nursing: daily wt and I/Os - decreased BP = tachycardia reflex = FALL = monitor renal panel for AKI
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calcium channel blockers (ccb's) MOA
systemic vasodilation = decreased BP | ----> if SBP less than 90 = call the provider and hold drug

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