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Chapter 26: Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure Flashcards

1
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Classification of Catopril

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Angiotension-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors

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Angiotension Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

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Catopril

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Indications of Catopril

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HTN, CHF, diabetic neuropathy, left ventricular dysfunction

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4
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Medication used for HTN, CHF, diabetic neuropathy, left ventricular dysfunction

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Catopril

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MOA of Catopril

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Inhibits the ACE needed to change angiotensin I to angiotensin II

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6
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active form of angiotensin

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angiotensin II

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7
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Works by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

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Catopril

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8
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Adverse effects include persistent nonproductive cough, angioedema, rash, hypotension, neutropenia, dyspnea

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Catopril

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9
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Catopril’s adverse effects

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persistent nonproductive cough, angioedema, rash, hypotension, neutropenia, dyspnea

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10
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Contraindications of Catopril

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Hypersensitivity & 2nd/3rd trimester of pregnancy

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11
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Vasodilation can cause:

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decrease in BP

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12
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Which drug should be administered 1 hour before meals?

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Catopril

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13
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Catopril’s absorption is decreased with:

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food

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14
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When taking Catopril, the blood tests should test for:

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hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, neutropenia, proteinuria in urine

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15
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hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, neutropenia, proteinuria in urine should be monitored for patients taking this drug:

A

Catopril

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16
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Mechanism results in a decrease in peripheral arterial resistance and sodium/water retention

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Catopril

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17
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker:

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Losartan

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18
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Indications include HTN, diabetic neuropathy, left ventricular dysfunction

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Losartan

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19
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Losartan is used in patients with:

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HTN, diabetic neuropathy, left ventricular dysfunction

20
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Alpha 2 agonist drug

A

Clonidine

21
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secondary anti-hypertensive medication administered PO, IV or transdermal

A

Clonidine

22
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Secondary anti-hypertensive medication that does not affect kidney blood flow or GFR

A

Clonidine

23
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Clonidine patch should be changed every ___ days

A

7

24
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Drug that selectively blocks the binding of angiotensin II to the angiotensin I receptors in tissues

A

Losartan

25
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Losartan MOA

A

selectively blocks the binding of angiotensin II to the angiotensin I receptors in tissues

26
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Adverse Effects of Losartan

A

Hypotension, diarrhea, asthenia, dizziness, fatigue

27
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Adverse effects include Hypotension, diarrhea, asthenia, dizziness, fatigue

A

Losartan

28
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Only contraindication is hypersensitivity

A

Losartan

29
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Losartan’s contraindications

A

hypersensitivity

30
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Interacts with lithium, flucanazole, indomethacin, rifampin and grapefruit juice

A

Losartan

31
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Losartan interacts with:

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lithium, flucanazole, indomethacin, rifampin and grapefruit juice

32
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Grapefruit juice ____ metabolism of Losartan

A

decreases

33
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Levels that should be monitored during taking Losartan

A

creatinine, BUN, hemoglobin, hematocrit

34
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Creatinine, BUN, hemoglobin & hematocrit levels should be monitored in patients taking:

A

Losartan

35
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Classification of Eplerenone

A

Selective aldosterone blocker

36
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Selective aldosterone blocker:

A

Eplerenone

37
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Indication for Eplerenone

A

HTN

38
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MOA of Eplerenone

A

binds selectively to the mineralocorticoid receptors, blocking aldosterone from binding

39
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Works by binding selectively to the mineralocorticoid receptors, blocking aldosterone from binding to receptors

A

Eplerenone

40
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Adverse Effects include hyperkalemia, diarrhea, albuminuria, gynecomastia, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and hypercholesterolemia

A

Eplerenone

41
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Adverse effects of Eplerenone

A

hyperkalemia, diarrhea, albuminuria, gynecomastia, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and hypercholesterolemia

42
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Normal range of potassium

A

3.5-5 mEg/L

43
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Contraindications of Eplerenone

A

Potassium over 5.5 mEg/L, creatinine > 2 mg/dL

44
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salt substitutes are ___ based

A

potassium

45
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statins may cause:

A

severe leg aching pains

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