Chapter 22-Antihypertensive Drugs Flashcards
What is pre-hypertensive BP?
S 120-139/ D80-89
What is the BP for Stage 1 hypertension?
S 140-159/ D90-99
What is the BP for Stage 2 hypertension?
S >160/ D >100
This nervous system system stimulates smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and glands?
Parasympathetic nervous system
This nervous system stimulates the heart, blood vessels, skeletal muscle
Sympathetic nervous system
What do the following drug treat;
Adrenergic drugs, angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors, Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), Diuretics, vasodilators, and Direct Renin Inhibitors
Hypertension
Which drug class decreases norepinephrine?
Andrenergic drugs
Which drug class reduces renin activity in the kidneys, stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in the brain, and decreases BP?
Alpha receptor agonists
Which drug class decreases sympathetic outflow from the CNS?
Alpha receptor agonists
Which Andrenergic drug is safe to be used for hypertension during pregnancy?
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Which drug class are Clonidine (Catapres) & methyldopa (Aldomet)
Alpha receptor agonists
Which drug class are those with the suffix -azosin?
Alpha Blockers/antagonists
Which drugs are Alpha Blockers/Agonists?
Doxazosin (Cardura),
Terazosin Hytrin),
Prazosin (Minipress)
Long term use of these adrenergic drugs causes reduced peripheral vascular resistance
Beta blockers
Which class of adrenergic drug has the suffix -olol?
Beta Blockers
What class of drug are the following;
Nebivlol (Bystolic),
Propranolol (Inderal),
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Beta Blockers
Which drugs are alpha and beta receptor blockers?
Carvedilol (Coreg)
Reduces heart rate and causes vasodilation
What is tamsulosin (Flomax) used for?
Management of severe heart failure when used with cardiac glycosides and diuretics
What are the most common adverse effects of adrenergic drugs?
Bradycardia with reflex tachycardia, Dry mouth, Drowsiness/sedation, Constipation, Depression, Edema, Sexual dysfunction
What are the less common adverse effects of adrenergic drugs?
Headaches, Sleep disturbances, Nausea, Rash, Cardiac disturbances (palpitations)
When administering an alpha-adrenergic drug for hypertension, it is important for the nurse to assess the patient for the development of ______.
Hypotension
What are the first line drugs for heart failure and hypertension?
ACE inhibitors