Cardiovascular Osmosis Flashcards
What is the common suffix for ACE inhibitors?
-pril
e.g. captopril
What is the common suffix for Angiotensin-II receptor blockers?
-sartan
e.g. Losartan
________ is an ACE inhibitor that is administered as a prodrug.
Enalapril
What is the MOA of Losartan?
Competitive antagonism of Angiotensin II Receptors
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) and thiazide diuretics are both considered choice antihypertensives.
first
Which antihypertensives are recommended in patients with diabetes, esp. those with renal complications?
Captopril (and other ACE Inhibitors); or angiotensin receptor blockers (like Telmisartan)
The mechanism of action of captopril is ________.
ACE inhibition.
What is the MOA of Enalapril?
ACE inhibition
What is the MOA of Lisinopril?
ACE Inhibition
Captopril, enalapril, and _______ are ACE inhibitors that decrease angiotensin II levels and subsequently decrease GFR by preventing the constriction of efferent arterioles.
lisinopril
The mechanism of ______ is to selectively block binding of angiotensin II to AT1 receptor.
angiotensin II receptor antagonists
The difference between angiotensin II receptor antagonists and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors is that the former does not increase ______.
bradykinin
If angiotensin converting enzyme inihibitors cannot be tolerated, the medication of choice is ______.
angiotensin II receptor antagonists
The adverse effects of angiotensin II receptor antagonists are (3) ______.
hyperkalemia, decreased glomerular filtration rate, and hypotension.
A 58-year-old man with controlled hypertension presents to the emergency department with a 2 week history of dry, hacking cough. The patient states that the cough is persistent and disruptive, and he finds himself lying down to improve the symptoms, although they usually do not. The patient states that 3 months ago he was switched to a different drug to treat his hypertension, and he is also currently taking a multivitamin for his health. Physical examination is unremarkable, and a plain chest radiograph is obtained which is also unremarkable. The attending physician switches the patient to a different antihypertensive drug in order to improve his symptoms. Which of the following is the most likely mechanism of action for the alternative drug?
A. Decreased production of angiotensin II in the lungs
B. Increased concentration of kinin in the lungs
C. Interference with binding of angiotensin I to its receptor
D. Interference with binding of angiotensin II to its receptor
E. Reduction of serum angiotensin II levels
D. Interference with binding of angiotensin II to its receptor
> Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are used to treat hypertension without causing drug-induced cough or drug-induced angioedema in patients who were previously using angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
A 42-year-old man comes to the office for a routine check-up. Medical history includes diabetes mellitus and a long history of smoking. Family history includes coronary artery disease. Temperature is 36.5°C (97.7°F), pulse is 78/min, respirations are 17/min, and blood pressure is 160/89 mm Hg. A repeat blood pressure taken 2 days later shows 143/88 mm Hg. Which of the following is most likely the best initial therapy?
A. Enalapril
B. Furosemide
C. Hydrochlorothiazide
D. Metoprolol
E. Nifedipine
A. Enalapril
Which types of diuretics can exacerbate hyperuricemia?
Thiazide and loop diuretics
The musculoskeletal toxicity of thiazides includes ______.
hyperuricemia/gout
The mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics is the inhibition of ______ at the early distal convoluted tubule.
NaCl symporters
What type of diuretic is Indapamide?
Thiazide-like diuretic
Thiazides are always used in combination with ______ when treating HF.
Furosemide
What is the MOA of thiazide diuretics?
Inhibition of NaCl reabsorption at the early distal tubule
How do thiazide diuretics influence serum Ca levels?
Increase
(they decrease Ca excretion)
Loop diuretics and ______ are 2 types of diuretics that cause alkalosis due to volume contraction as a result of increased Angiotensin II levels.
thiazide diuretics
(ATII increases Na/H exchange in the PCT thereby leading to increased HCO3 reabsorption)
(Medication classes) ______ both cause potassium excretion and a contraction alkalosis.
Loop and thiazide diuretics
Which 2 types of diuretics cause alkalosis?
Loop; Thiazide
Which is the oral complication of nifedipine?
Gingival hyperplasia
What type of vasodilator is Nifedipine?
Ca-channel blocker
What type of vasodilator is Nicardipine?
Ca-channel blocker
______ are two Ca channel blockers with high vascular selectivity.
Nifedipine and nicardipine
______ is a Ca channel blocker with very high vascular selectivity. It is selective for both coronary and cerebral vessels.
Nicardipine
______ is a Ca channel blocker that delays labour by blocking uterine Ca channels, thereby decreasing intracellular Ca levels and triggering relaxation of the myometrium.
Nifedipine
Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel blocker that blocks ______.
voltage dependent L-type Ca2+ channels
______ is the prototype dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel blocker.
Nifedipine
Which dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker is used in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage to prevent cerebral vasospasm?
Nimodipine
The calcium channel blocker class used to treat Raynaud phenomenon is the ______.
dihydropyridines (except for Nimodipine)
(Remember, the dihydropyridines primarily act at vascular smooth muscle, not the heart)
Which dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker is similar to nitrates in effect?
Nifedipine
______ are a class of Ca2+ channel blockers that preferentially exert their effects on vascular smooth muscle.
Dihydropyridines
(Common examples include amlodipine and nifedipine)
A 70-year-old Caucasian man comes to the office for a routine medical check-up. He has not seen a physician for many years because he considers himself to be in good health. His pulse is 74/minute and his blood pressure is 170/100 mm Hg. At this point, the patient is diagnosed with hypertension and is started on antihypertensive medication. During a follow-up visit to the office, a few months after, the patient’s blood pressure is 135/80 mm Hg. However, the physical examination is remarkable for bilateral, symmetrical pitting edema. Which of the following drugs was mostly likely prescribed and caused the edema in this patient?
A. Amlodipine
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Losartan
D. Ramipril
E. Torsemide
A. Amlodipine
> Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that works by inhibiting calcium ion influx across cell membranes selectively, with a greater effect on vascular smooth muscle cells. Is commonly used in the management of hypertension, common adverse effects include peripheral edema, headaches, flushing, and dizziness.
A 75-year-old man comes to the primary care clinic because of tea colored urine for the past 2 weeks. He has been feeling more fatigued for the last few weeks, but denies any other recent changes. He has a history of hyperlipidemia and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, as well as a 40-pack-year smoking history. His blood pressure in the room is 201/95 mm Hg. Urinalysis shows 3+ protein and red blood cells. A renal biopsy is obtained and is shown below (“onion skin” appearance).
Which of the following is the most appropriate medication for this patient?
A. Albumin
B. Cisplatin
C. Dexamethasone
D. Epoetin alfa
E. Labetalol
E. Labetalol
> Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis has a characteristic “onion skin” appearance on biopsy of arterioles. It is associated with hypertensive emergencies, which are treated with multiple antihypertensive medications.
______ is an autoimmune-like complication of Hydralazine use.
SLE-like syndrome
______ is a vasodilator that can be used to treat HTN in pregnancy.
Hydralazine
______ is a vasodilator that is rapidly metabolized into nitric oxide which then causes vasodilation.
Sodium nitroprusside
Sodium nitroprusside is a vasodilator that acts on (vasculature) ______.
both arterioles and veins
______ toxicity is associated with high doses of the vasodilator, sodium nitroprusside.
Cyanide
Following intravenous administration, ______ administration of nitroglycerin has the fastest onset.
sublingual
______ is a nitrate with strict oral ROA and long duration of 6-10 hours.
Isosorbide Mononitrate
(Drug class) ______ are often given with hydralazine to prevent reflex tachycardia caused by reflex sympathetic stimulation.
Beta-blockers
What is the MOA of Hydralazine?
Increases cGMP in smooth muscle, thereby causing relaxation (vasodilation)