Antihypertensives

Question 1

-olol

how does it work

Answer 1

beta blocker
causes bronchoconstriction, avoid in lung dx
blocks associated tachycardia in diabetics
also used for anxiety, fright (stage, flying)

Question 2

SE of betablockers

Answer 2

you feel down

Question 3

Carbedilol (Coreg)

Answer 3

alpha-beta combo blocker

Question 4

Labetalol (trandate)

Answer 4

alpha-beta combo blocker

given IV push for HTN crisis (240/140)
*ADMINSTER SLOWLY)

Question 5

names of calcium channel blockers?

Answer 5

Very Nice Drugs
Verapamil
Nefedipine
Ditiazem

Question 6

Verapamil

Answer 6

calcium channel

Question 7

Nefedipine

Answer 7

calcium channel

Question 8

ditiazem

Answer 8

calcium channel

Question 9

action of calcium channel blockers***

Answer 9

decreased contraction
decreased conductivty
decreased demand for oxygen

Question 10

Isordil (isosobide dinitrate)

Answer 10

vasodilator

Question 11

Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipress)

Answer 11

Htn crisis
given IV
silver bells- IV tubing wrapped in foil
*risk for cyanide posioning
*light and temperature extremes

Question 12

if no HF which antihypertensive is used?

Answer 12

Calcium channel blocker

Question 13

initial therapy for HTN older adults and blacks

Answer 13

diuretics

Question 14

nitroglycerin action

Answer 14

decrease demand by decreasing workload on heart