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1
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Which stage of hypertension is a SBP of 120-139 mmHg / DBP of 80-89 mmHg?

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Pre-hypertension

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Which stage of hypertension is SBP 140-159mmHg / DBP 90-99?

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Stage 1 Hypertension

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What stage of hypertension is SBP >160 mmHg / >100 mmHg?

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Stage 2 Hypertension

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What are the JNC8 blood pressure goals for uncomplicated Hypertension in >60 years and <60 years?

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<140/90 for <60 years

<150/90 for >60 years

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What are the JNC8 blood pressure goals for a patient with diabetes or CKD?

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<140/90

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What treatment does JNC8 recommend for a patient with hypertension and the compelling indication of Left Ventricular Dysfunction?

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Diuretic with ACEi or ARB, then add a Beta Blocker

Can add on an Aldosterone Antagonist as second line

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What treatment does JNC8 recommend for a patient with hypertension and the compelling indication of prior MI?

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Beta blocker, then add ACEi or ARB

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What treatment does JNC8 recommend for a patient with hypertension and the compelling indication of Coronary Artery Disease?

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Beta blocker, then ACEi or ARB

CCB as second line

Thiazide as 3rd line

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What treatment does JNC8 recommend for a patient with hypertension and the compelling indication of Diabetes Mellitus?

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ACEi or ARB if Caucasian

CCB or Thiazide if African American

ACEi or ARB, CCB, Thiazide as second line

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What treatment does JNC8 recommend for a patient with hypertension and the compelling indication of CKD?

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ACEi or ARB

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What treatment does JNC8 recommend for a patient with hypertension and the compelling indication of Recurrent Stroke Prevention?

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Thiazide or Thiazide + ACEi

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What therapy approach does JNC8 recommend for stage 1 hypertension?

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Mono therapy using ACEi, ARB, CCB, or Thiazide

For African Americans: CCB or Thiazide

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What therapy approach does JNC8 recommend for stage 2 hypertension?

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Initiate a two drug combination, preferably using:

Thiazide or CCB
PLUS
ACEi or ARB

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What class of diuretic is chlorthalidone?

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Thiazide diuretic

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15
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What class of drug is Lozol?

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Thiazide diuretics

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What class of drug is Metolazone?

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Thiazide diuretics

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What is the MOA of thiazide diuretics?

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Inhibit Na+ reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule

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What is the brand name of chlorthalidone?

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Thalitone

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What is the brand name of hydrochlorothiazide?

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Microzide

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What is the brand name of Metolazone?

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Zaroxolyn

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21
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What is a contraindication for thiazide diuretics?

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Sulfa allergy

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What are the six primary side effects of thiazide diuretics?

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Hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia.

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What are the five main monitoring parameters for Thiazide diuretics?

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Blood pressure, electrolytes, BUN/SCr, blood glucose, uric acid

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What is the drug interaction between thiazide diuretics and lithium?

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Thiazides may increase the risk of lithium toxicity

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What is the drug interaction between thiazide diuretics and antidiabetic agents?

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Thiazides may decrease the effects of antidiabetic agents

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26
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What is the drug interaction between thiazide diuretics and NSAIDs?

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NSAIDs May decrease the antihypertensive effects of thiazides

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What is the correlation between thiazide diuretics and creatinine clearance?

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Thiazide diuretics are not effective when CrCl is less than 30 mL/min. The exception to this is Metolazone. In the case of CrCL less than 30 mL/min a loop diuretic should be used.

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28
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True or False

Thiazide diuretics have a ceiling dose and loop diuretics do not?

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True

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29
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What is the MOA of Loop diuretics?

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Inhibit Na+ reabsorption in the ascending loop of Henle

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What are the only three cases that loop diuretics should be used for hypertension?

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CrCl <30 mL/min
Severe edema
Heart failure

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31
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What is the MOA of potassium sparing diuretics?

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Inhibits Na+ reabsorption in the collecting ducts

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32
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What are the two potassium sparing diuretics?

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Midamor (Amiloride)

Triamterene (Dyrenium)

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What are the two contraindications for potassium sparing diuretics?

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Hyperkalemia and CKD

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What are the three main monitoring parameters for potassium sparing diuretics?

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Blood pressure, K+, BUN/SCr

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What is the risk involved with using potassium sparing diuretics K+ supplements, ACEis, ARBs, ARAs, Or NSAIDs?

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Increased risk of hyperkalemia

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36
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True or False

Potassium sparing diuretics are often used as monotherapy?

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False

Potassium sparing diuretics are weak antihypertensives. Therefore they are usually used with HCTZ to decrease K+ loss

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37
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What is the brand name for triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide?

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Dyazide or Maxzide

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38
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What is the brand name for amiloride and HCTZ

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Moduretic

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39
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What is the MOA of aldosterone receptor antagonists and how often are they used for hypertension?

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Similar to potassium sparing diuretics but they also block the effects of aldosterone.

They are not often used for hypertension

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40
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What is the name brand for Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide?

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aldactazide

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41
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What is the MOA of beta blockers?

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Decreased cardiac output it by negative inotropic (decreased contractility) and negative chronotropic (decreased HR) effects.

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42
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What makes a beta blocker cardioselective and why would you need one?

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Finding more to B1 than B2 receptors (at low doses) making it less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. It is safer to use in patients with Asthma, COPD, PAD or DM.

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43
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Which beta blockers are cardioselective?

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BAMBA

Bisoprolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, Betaxolol, Acebutolol

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44
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Which beta blockers have intrinsic sympathomimetic activity/partial B receptor agonist activity?

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CAPP

Carteolol, Acebutolol, Pindolol, Penbutolol

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45
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Which beta blockers are lipophilic and thus more likely to cause CNS side effects such as depression and fatigue?

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Propranolol, metoprolol, carvedilol, labetolol, pindolol

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46
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What is the brand name of acebutolol?

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Sectral

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47
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What is the brand name of betaxolol?

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Kerlone

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48
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What is the brand name of bisoprolol?

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Zebeta

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49
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What are the two contra indications for beta blockers?

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Greater than or equal to 2nd° heart block and heart failure (with the exception of metoprolol, bisoprolol or carvedilol)

50
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What is the concern with beta blockers and diabetic patients?

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Beta blockers can mask hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes

51
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What drug interaction exist between beta blockers and negative chronotropes (digoxin, verapamil, diltiazem, clonodine)?

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Increased risk of Bradycardia

52
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What is the proper way to discontinue beta blockers?

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Abrupt discontinuation may cause angina, MI, or hypertensive emergency. You must taper the dose over two weeks

53
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What is the brand name for carvedilol?

A

Coreg

54
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What is the brand name for labetalol?

A

Trandate

55
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What is the brand name for Nadolol?

A

Corgard

56
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What is the brand name for timolol?

A

Blocadren

57
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Which beta blockers have alpha-1 blocking properties?

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Labetalol and carvedilol

58
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What is the brand name for atenolol and chlorthalidone?

A

Tenoretic

59
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What is the brand name for bisoprolol and hydrochlorthiazide?

A

Ziac

60
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What is the brand name for a propanolol and hydrochlorthiazide?

A

Inderide

61
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What is the brand name for metoprolol and hydrochlorthiazide?

A

LopressorHCT

62
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What is the mechanism of action of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors?

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Prevent the conversion of angiotensin one to angiotensin II leading to vasodilation, decreased aldosterone production and inhibited degradation of bradykinin

63
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What is the brand name of benazepril?

A

Lotensin

64
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What is the brand name of captopril?

A

Capoten

65
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What is the brand name of enalapril?

A

Vasotec

66
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What is the brand name of fosinopril?

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Monopril

67
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What is the brand name of quinapril?

A

Accupril

68
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What is the brand name of moexipril?

A

Univasc

69
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What is the brand name of perindopril?

A

Aceon

70
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What is the brand name of Ramipril?

A

Altace

71
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What is the brand name of trandolapril?

A

Mavik

72
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What are the five contraindications for ACE inhibitors?

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Pregnancy, history of angioedema or renal failure with previous use, hyperkalemia, and bilateral renal artery stenosis

73
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What are the four primary side effects of ACE inhibitors?

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Hyperkalemia, renal insufficiency, dry cough, and angioedema

74
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What are the three monitoring parameters for ACE inhibitors?

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BP
BUN/ SCr
K+

75
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What is the drug interaction with ACEis or ARBs and lithium?

A

ACEis or ARBs may increase lithium toxicity

76
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Which ACEi has the shortest duration of action?

A

Captopril

77
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What is the brand name for benazepril and amlodipine?

A

lotrel

78
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What is the name brand for benazepril and hydrochlorthiazide?

A

Lotensin HCT

79
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What is the brand name for captopril and hydrochlorthiazide?

A

Capozide

80
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What is the brand name for enalapril and hydrochlorthiazide?

A

Vaseretic

81
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What is the brand name for fosinopril and hydrochlorthiazide?

A

Monopril HCT

82
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What is the brand name for lisinopril and HCTZ?

A

Zestoretic

83
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What is the brand name for trandolapril and verapamil?

A

Tarka

84
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What is the MOA of the angiotensin II receptor blockers?

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Inhibit the binding of angiotensin II to the angiotensin type one receptor leading to vasodilation, decreased aldosterone production, with no effect on bradykinin

85
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What is the brand name of eprosartan??

A

Tevetan

86
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What is the brand name of Irbesartan?

A

Avapro

87
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What is the brand name of losartan?

A

Cozaar

88
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What is the brand name of olmesartan?

A

Benicar

89
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What is the brand name of telmisartan?

A

Micardis

90
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What is the brand name of valsartan?

A

Diovan

91
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What is the brand name of candesartan and hctz?

A

Atacand HCT

92
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What is the brand name of irbesartan and hctz?

A

Avalide

93
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What is the brand name of losartan and hctz?

A

Hyzaar

94
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What is the brand name of olmesartan and amlodipine?

A

Azor

95
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What is the brand name of telmisartan and amlodipine?

A

Twynsta

96
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What is the brand name of valsartan and amlodipine?

A

Exforge

97
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What is the name brand for Aliskiren?

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Tekturna

98
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What is the MOA of renin inhibitors?

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Inhibits renin and prevents the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin one, which then decreases production of angiotensin II

99
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What are the four contra indications for renin inhibitors?

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Pregnancy, history of drug induced angioedema, hyperkalemia, and bilateral renal artery stenosis

100
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What are the five primary side effects for renin inhibitors?

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Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, hyperkalemia, and renal insufficiency

101
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Which three drugs may increase the effects of renin inhibitors?

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Atorvastatin, ketoconazole, and cyclosporine

102
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What type of meals should be avoided when taking aliskiren?

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High fat meals

103
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What is the brand name of aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide?

A

Valturna

104
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What is the MOA of calcium channel blockers?

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Bind to L type channels and the heart to block in word movement of calcium waiting to vascular smooth muscle relaxation (vasodilation)

105
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Which calcium channel blockers have negative inotropic effects (decreased contractility)?

A

All of them except amlodipine and felodipine

106
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How are the dihydropyridine calcium Channel blockers different?

A

They are more selective to vasculature and are more potent vasodilators. They also have no effect on cardiac conduction

107
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Which calcium channel blocker’s are non-dihydropyridines and what makes them different?

A

Diltiazem and verapamil. They cause less peripheral vasodilation and have negative chronotropic properties. (Decreased heart rate)

108
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What is the brand name for felodipine?

A

Plendil

109
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What is the brand name of israpidine?

A

DynaCirc CR

110
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What is the brand name for nicardipine?

A

Cardene

111
Q

What is the brand name for nifedipine?

A

adalat or procardia XL

112
Q

What is the brand name for nisoldipine?

A

Sular

113
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What are the six primary side effects of DHP calcium channel blockers?

A

Reflex tachycardia, headache, Flushing, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia, heart failure exacerbation (except for amlodipine and felodipine which do not cause negative inotropy/decreased contractility)

114
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What are the three key monitoring parameters for calcium channel blocker’s

A

Blood pressure, heart rate, signs of heart failure

115
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What is the effect of CYP3A4 inducers and inhibitors on DHP calcium channel blockers?

A

CYP3A4 inducers may decrease CCB effects

Inhibitors my increase effects

116
Q

True or false you should not use grapefruit juice when taking any calcium channel blocker?

A

True

117
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What is the brand name for diltiazem?

A

cardizem or Taztia

118
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What is the brand name for verapamil?

A

calan

119
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What are the two contra indications for non-DHP calcium channel blocker’s?

A

Greater than or equal to 2nd° heart block and systolic heart failure

120
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What are the five primary side effects of non-DHP calcium channel blockers?

A

Bradycardia or heart block, constipation, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia, and Heart failure exacerbation

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