Chapter 28: Hypertension Flashcards
What is the cause of primary, or essential, HTN
Cause is unknown, but risk factors are usually present (like obesity, smoking, excessive salt intake, etc)
What is the cause of secondary HTN
Renal disease
What is normal BP considered
SBP < 120 mmHg and DBP < 80 mmHg
What is stage 1 HTN considered
SBP 130-139 mmHg or DBP 80-89
What is stage 2 HTN considered
SBP >/= 140 mmHg or DBP >/= 90 mmHg
Lifestyle management of HTN includes reducing Na intake to < _____ mg daily
1500
Key drugs that can increase BP
o Amphetamines and ADHD drugs o Cocaine o Decongestants (e.g. pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine) o Erythropoietin-stimulating agents o Immunosuppressants (e.g. cyclosporine) o NSAIDs o Systemic steroids
What are natural products that can be used for HTN
Fish oil, Coenzyme Q10, L-arginine, garlic
What are the 4 preferred drug classes for initial treatment or titration of treatment
ACEi, ARB, CCBs, or thiazide diuretics
When to start treatment in Stage 2 HTN
When SBP is >/= 140 mmHg or DBP >/= 90 mmHg
When to start treatment in Stage 1 HTN
SBP 130-139 mmHg or DBP 80-89 and
- Clinical CVD (stroke, HF, or CAD)
- 10-yr ASCVD risk >/= 10%
BP goal for all pts
< 130/80 mmHg
Initial drug selection for Non-black pts
thiazide, CCB, ACEi, or ARB
Initial drug selection for black pts
thiazide or CCB
Initial drug selection for pts with CKD (all races)
ACEi or ARB
Initial drug selection for pts with diabetes with albuminuria (all races)
ACEi or ARB
How many drugs should a pt be started on in stage 2 HTN when Average SBP and DBP >20/10 mmHg above goal (e.g., 150/90 mmHg)
2
Which antihypertensives have a boxed warning for fetal toxicity
ACEi, ARBs and aliskiren
Pregnant patients with chronic HTN should receive drug treatment if SBP is >/= ___ or DBP is >/= ___
SBP >/= 160
DBP >/= 105
First line treatments for HTN in pregnant pts
labetalol and nifedipine ER (methyldopa can be recommended but is less effective)
Lisinopril/HCTZ brand name
Zestoretic
Losartan/HCTZ brand name
Hyzaar
Olmesartan/HCTZ brand name
Benicar HCT
Valsartan/HCTZ brand name
Diovan HCT
Benazepril/amlodipine brand name
Lotrel
Valsartan/amlodipine brand name
Exforge
Atenolol/chlorthalidone brand name
Tenoretic
Bisoprolol/HXTZ brand name
Ziac
Triamterene/HCTZ brand name
Maxzide, Dyazide
Thiazide diuretics MOA
inhibit Na reabsorption in the DCTs, causing increased excretion of Na, Cl, water and K
Chlorthalidone doses
12.5-25 mg daily
HCTZ doses
12.5-50 mg daily
Thiazide diuretic CI
Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs
Thiazide diuretic SE
- ↓ electrolytes: K, Mg, Na
- ↑ electrolytes/labs: Ca, UA, LDL, TG, BG
- Photosensitivity
Thiazides are not effective when CrCl < ___
30 mL/min
Which thiazide diuretic is the only one available IV
chlorthalidone
Which drug class should be avoided with thiazide diuretics
NSAIDs (can cause Na & water retention)
Thiazide diuretics can decrease ___ renal clearance and increase risk of toxicity
Lithium
DHP CCBs are used in what conditions
HTN, chronic stable angina and Prinzmetal’s angina
DHP CCB MOA
Inhibit Ca ions from entering vascular smooth muscle and myocardial cells; this causes peripheral arterial vasodilation
Amlodipine brand name
Norvasc
Nicardipine IV brand name
Cardene IV
Nifedipine ER brand name
Adalat CC, Procardia XL
Which CCB should not be used for chronic hypertension or acute BP reduction in non-pregnant adults (profound hypotension, MI, and/or death has occurred)
Nifedipine IR
CCB SE
Can cause peripheral edema/HA/flushing/palpitations/reflex tachycardia/fatigue (worse with Nifedipine IR, can occur with others), gingival hyperplasia
____ & ____ are considered the safest if a CCB must be used to lower BP in HFrEF
Amlodipine and felodipine
____ are used to prevent peripheral vasoconstriction in Raynaud’s
DHP CCBs (e.g. nifedipine ER)
Clevidipine (Cleviprex) CI
Allergy to soybeans, soy products or eggs
Clevidipine (Cleviprex) warnings
Hypotension, reflex tachycardia, infections
Clevidipine (Cleviprex) SE
Hypertriglyceridemia
A lipid emulsion of Clevidipine (provides __ kcal/mL): it is ____ in color
2
milky-white
Clevidipine max time of use after vial puncture is ___ hours
12
___ are primarily used to control HR in certain arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrillation), and sometimes used for HTN and angina
Non-DHP CCBs
Which class of CCBs are more selective for the myocardium
non-DHP CCBs
The decrease in BP produced by non-DHP CCBs is d/t ____ (↓ force of ventricular contraction) and ____ (↓ HR) effects
negative inotropic
negative chronotropic
Diltiazem brand name
Cardiem, Tiazac