BP Meds

Question 1

(Furosemide) class :
Action:

Answer 1

= Loop diuretic
= Blocks absorption of Na,Cl,H2o from kidney tubules, + urine thus lowers cardiac output

Question 2

(Furosemide) Indications:
Contraindications:

Answer 2

= Acute pulmonary edema>90-100 mmHg, Hypertensive emergencies
= Hypovolemia, Hypotension, Hypokalemia or other suspected electrolyte abnormalities.

Question 3

(Furosemide) Adverse Effects:
Adult Dose:
intial dose doesnt work:

Answer 3

= May cause dehydration, May cause an acute electrolyte imbalance
= 0.5-1 mg/kg over 1-2 mins. IVP
= double 1st dose to 2 mg/kg over 1-2 mins.

Question 4

(Captopril) class:
Dynamics:

Answer 4

= ACE inhibitor
= Prevents product of angiotensin II by inhibiting (ACE) thus vasodilation & reduces amount water held back by kidneys

Question 5

(Captopril) Ind:
Contra:
Adverse:
Dose:

Answer 5

= CHF w/ Hypertension in conjunction w/ Nitrates & CPAP
= Angioedema, Pregnancy, Hypersensitivity to ACE Inhibitors
= dry cough, dizziness, taste changes, allergic
= 25mg PO

Question 6

• “pril”

Answer 6

= ACE inhibitor

Question 7

Selective calcium channel blockers affects only
Causes:

Answer 7

= smooth muscle of the arterioles.
= vasodilation & decreases systemic vascular resistance