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Cardiovascular System Disorders and Treatments - Hypertension Pt 3 Flashcards

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What are some Diuretics medication?

A
  • Bumetanide (Bumex)
  • Furosemide (Lasix)
  • Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix)
  • Spironolactone (Aldactone)
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What are some side effects of Diuretics?

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  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Dehydration
  • Electrolyte deficiencies
  • Arrhythmias
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Arrhythmias

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An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat

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What are some Beta Blocker medications?

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  • Atenolol (Tenormin)
  • Carvedilol (Coreg)
  • Labetalol (Normodyne)
  • Metoprolol succinate XL (Toprol XL)
  • Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)
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What are some side effects of Beta Blockers?

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  • Hypotension
  • Dizziness
  • Syncope
  • Bradycardia
  • Fatigue
  • Hepatic toxicity
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Syncope

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Medical term for fainting or passing out

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Bradycardia

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Slower-than-normal heart rate

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Hepatic toxicity

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Chemical liver damage

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What are some ACE Inhibitors and ARBs medication?

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  • Benazepril (Lotensin)
  • Captopril (Capoten)
  • Enalapril (Vasotec)
  • Irbesartan (Avapro)
  • Lisinopril (Prinivil)
  • Losartan (Cozaar)
  • Valsartan (Diovan)
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What are some side effects of ACE Inhibitors and ARBs?

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  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hypotension
  • Dry, persistent cough
  • Angioedema
  • Increased serum creatinine (indicator of kidney failure)
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Hyperkalemia

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Increased blood potassium

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Angioedema

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Swelling of tongue, lips, and mouth—a serious adverse event requiring immediate treatment

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What are some CCBs medication?

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  • Amlodipine (Norvasc)
  • Diltiazem (Cardizem)
  • Felodipine (Plendil)
  • Verapamil (Calan)
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What are some side effects of CCBs?

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  • Hypotension
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing
  • Headache
  • Tachycardia
  • Exacerbation of CHF
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Exacerbation

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The worsening of a disease or an increase in it’s symptoms

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What does CHF mean?

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Congestive Heart Failure

17
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Name some Vasodilators medication

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  • Hydralazine (Apresoline)
  • Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur)
  • Nitroprusside (Nitropress)
  • Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
18
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What are some side effects of Vasodilators?

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  • Tachycardia
  • Edema or fluid retention
  • Lupus
  • Postural hypotension
19
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Edema

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Medical term for swelling

20
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Lupus

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An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues

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