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1
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Alpha 1 Blockers (-osin) : Drug Names

A

Doxazosin (Cardura)
Prazosin (Minipres)
Terazosin (Hytrin)
Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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Alpha 1 Blockers : Reason for Taking

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HTN

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3
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Alpha 1 Blockers : Action

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dilates arterial and venous blood vessels by blocking alpha 1 receptors

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4
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Alpha 1 Blockers : Contraindications

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other CNS depressants
kidney failure
renal failure
MAOI’s

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5
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Alpha 1 Blockers : Adverse Reactions

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first dose effect (orthostatic hypotension)
tachycardia with dizziness
headache
nasal congestion

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6
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Alpha 1 Blockers : Route

A

PO

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7
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Ace Inhibitors (-pril) : Drug Names

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Captopril (Capton)
Enalapril (Vasotec)

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8
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Ace Inhibitors : Reason for Taking

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HTN
pts with heart failure and diabetes

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Ace Inhibitors : Action

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prevents the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 in the lungs

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10
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Ace Inhibitors : Contraindications

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dry hacking cough
angioedema
hyperglycemia
hyperkalemia
kidney disease

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Ace Inhibitors : Adverse Reactions

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dry hacking cough
angioedema
hyperglycemia

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12
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Ace Inhibitors : Routes

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PO
IV

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13
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ARBs (-sartan) : Drug Names

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Valsartan (Diovan)
Irbesartan (Avapro)

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14
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ARBs : Reason for Taking

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HTN
pts who experience a cough with ACE inhibitors

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15
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ARBs : Action

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binds with angiotensin 2 receptors in smooth muscle and blocks vasoconstriction and blocks release of aldosterone

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ARBs : Contraindications

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pregnancy
breastfeeding
severe renal and hepatic dysfunction

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17
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ARBs : Adverse Reactions

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dry mouth
hypoglycemia
dizziness

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18
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ARBs : Routes

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PO

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19
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Beta Blockers (-olol) : Drug Names

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Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Propanolol (Inderal)

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20
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Beta Blockers : Reason for Taking

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HTN
heart failure
MI

21
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Beta Blockers : Action

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blocks beta receptors which decrease the effects of epinephrine and norepinephrine

22
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Beta Blockers : Contraindications

A

sick sinus syndrome (AV nose doesn’t work)
heart blocks
bradycardia syndrome

23
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Beta Blockers : Adverse Reactions

A

rebound hypertension
fatigue
cold hands and feet

24
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Beta Blockers : Routes

25
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Calcium Channel Blockers : Drug Names

A

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

26
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Calcium Channel Blockers : Reason for Taking

A

HTN
heart failure
MI

27
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Calcium Channel Blockers : Action

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blocks calcium ions from entering cells causing blood vessels to relax

28
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Calcium Channel Blockers : Contraindications

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hypotension
grapefruit

29
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Calcium Channel Blockers : Adverse Reactions

A

gingival hyperplasia
warm flushed skin
prolonged headaches

30
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Calcium Channel Blockers : Routes

31
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Nitrates : Drug Names

A

Nitroglycerin (NTG)

32
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Nitrates : Reason for Taking

A

acute angina

33
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Nitrates : Action

A

dilates blood vessels

34
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Nitrates : Contraindications

A

anemia
closed-angle glaucoma
severe head injury
erectile dysfunction drugs (sildenafil)

35
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Nitrates : Adverse Reactions

A

hypotension
severe headaches
tachycardia
skin irritation

36
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Nitrates : Routes

A

SL
topical
IV
spray

37
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Alpha 2 Agonist (Stimulator) : Drug Names

A

Clonidine (Catapres)

38
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Alpha 2 Agonist : Reason for Taking

A

HTN
opioid withdrawal

39
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Alpha 2 Agonist : Action

A

stimulates alpha 2 receptors in the brain, which inhibit the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine

40
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Alpha 2 Agonist : Contraindications

A

acute heart failure
MAOI’s
PUD
kidney disease
severe liver disease
pregnancy

41
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Alpha 2 Agonist : Adverse Reactions

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orthostatic hypotension
rebound HTN
dizziness
fatigue
dry mouth

42
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Alpha 2 Agonist : Routes

43
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Cardiac Glycosides : Drug Names

A

Lanoxin (Digoxin)

44
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Cardiac Glycosides : Reason for Taking

A

atrial fibrilation

45
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Cardiac Glycosides : Action

A

Inhibits sodium and potassium pump
Slows the impulse from the SA nose to the AV node
Increases the force on contraction

46
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Cardiac Glycosides : Contraindications

A

low potassium levels
renal problems

47
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Cardiac Glycosides : Adverse Reactions

A

vision changes
dizziness
headaches

48
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Cardiac Glycosides : Routes

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