CV I Flashcards
Exam I
What is the goal of HTN tx?
reduce mortality & morbidity
<120/80
Healthy BP
> /= 160/100
Stage II HTN
> /= 180/120
HTN crisis
ways to reduce cardiac output
decrease HR, contraction, venous return
How to reduce PVR?
vasodilation via direct, central, and ganglionic action
How does angiotensin II work?
direct vasconstriction, increased sympathetic tone, causes release of aldosterone
How does aldosterone work?
alters renal fx, alters cardiac structure
What are the 4 components of the R-A-A targets for HTN tx?
inhibit renin, block ACE, block A2 receptors, block aldosterone
HTN drug groups
diuretics, sympathetic drugs, vasodilators, R-A-A blockers
these drug names end in -sin
alpha blocker
these drug names end in -pine
calcium channel blocker
What is are adverse side effects of thiazide diuretics
hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, ED, hyperuricemia, increased lipids, rash
What diuretic do you not give renal failure pt for HTN?
thiazide
What are the adverse side effects of furosemide?
hypokalemia, ototoxicity, hyperuricemia, hypomagnesemia
What are the two classes of potassium sparing diuretics?
luminal membrane agents, mineralocorticoid antagonists
Luminal Agent toxicities include (4)
Hyperkalemia, increased urinary calcium stones, GI upset, don’t use in renal failure
What meds do you not combine luminal agents with?
ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS
mineralcortacoid receptor antagonist
blocks effects of aldosterone