ARB Flashcards
1
Q
What do ARB;s do?
A
Block vasoconstriction and secretion of aldosterone
2
Q
Advantage of ARB over Ace Inhibitor
A
Does not cause cough or hyperkalemia
3
Q
What should you asses before administering ARB
A
Apical pulse rate and Bp
4
Q
Contraindications ARB
A
Pregnancy, Lactating, Caution in elderly and renal dysfunction
5
Q
AE ARB
A
upper respiratory infection and headache
6
Q
OD of ARB manifests as
A
Hypotension and tachycardia
7
Q
Treat OD with
A
fluids to expand blood volume
8
Q
ARB interact with what drugs
A
Lithium (inc. lithium conc.), Cimetidine(inc. ARB effect), phenobarbital (decreased ARB effect)
9
Q
Losartan treats
A
HTN and heart failure
10
Q
Name two ARB’s
A
Losartan and olmesartan
11
Q
ARB approved for neuropathy in hypertensive pt. and Type II Diabetes
A
Losartan
