Blood Pressure Meds

Question 1

Name ACE Inhibitors

Answer 1

Lisinopril. Enalapril, Benazepril, Captopril, Ramipril

Question 2

Thiazide Diuretic

Answer 2

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 3

Loop Diuretic

Answer 3

Lasix, Bumetanide

Question 4

Beta Blockers

Answer 4

Metoprolol, Propranolol, Atenolol, Coreg

Question 5

Potassium Sparing Diuretics - Distal Tubule Na Channel Blocker

Answer 5

Triamterene

Question 6

Potassium Sparing Diuretics - Aldosterone Antagonist

Answer 6

Spironolactone, Eplerenone

Question 7

ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)

Answer 7

Irbesartan, Losartan, Valsartan

Question 8

CCBs (Calcium Channel Blockers) - Non-Dihydropyridine

Answer 8

Verapamil, Diltiazem

Question 9

CCBs (Calcium Channel Blockers) - Dihydropyridine

Answer 9

Amlodipine (Norvasc), Nifedipine

Question 10

Direct Vasodilators

Answer 10

Hydralazine

Question 11

Central Adrenergic Inhibitors

Answer 11

Clonidine

Question 12

ACEIs and ARBs

Answer 12

Do NOT use in Combination

Question 13

What anti-hypertensive should you start in CKD?

Answer 13

Start with either an ACEI or ARB

Question 14

What percentage of people with hypertension are successfully treated with monotherapy?

Answer 14

Approximately 40%

Question 15

With patients 60 or older without DM or CKD what is the B.P. Goal?

Answer 15

150/90

Question 16

What are the names of the Angiotensin II Receptors?

Answer 16

ATR1 and ATR 2
Angiotensin Receptor 1 and 2

Question 17

When are non-dihydropyridines anti-hypertension medications contraindicated?

Answer 17

Contraindicated in those with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, second or third degree AV Block and sick sinus syndrome – they increase the possibility for bradycardia and worsening cardiac output.