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CV Pharm-Anti Hypertensives Flashcards

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What are the effects of the sympathetic nervous system in HTN?

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  1. Via Barometric reflex
    - increases HR
    - Vasoconstriction
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Where does AT act to produce hypervolemia via retention of Na and H2O?

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Proximal tubule

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What is the neurotransmitter of the sympathetic nervous system?

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Norepi

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Which receptors does Norepinephrine act on?

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Alpha adrenergic & Beta Adrenergic

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What type of receptors are the Angiotensin receptors and Alpha adrenergic receptors?

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These are GQ coupled receptors, whose activation results in the release of Phospholipase C which acts on PIP2 to create DAG & IP3 which results in release of Calcium from the SR

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Where are the Alpha Adrenergic and ATII receptors primarily?

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In Smooth muscle (VSM) cells

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What kind of receptors are in the heart cells?

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Beta Adrenergic receptors

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What are the Beta Adrenergic receptors coupled to?

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GS coupled

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What does activation of the Beta Adrenergic receptors result in?

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Activation of Adenylate cyclase which converts ATP to cAMP which the activates the L-Type Calcium channels via PK-A

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Where is Epinephrine made?

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Adrenal Medulla

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11
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What are the predominant receptors in the heart and Lung?

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B1 in the Heart

B2 in the Lung

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What are the effects of NorEpi after binding with Beta1 receptors in the heart?

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  1. Increase of force of myocardial contraction
  2. Increase in HR
  3. Increase in the rate of myocardial relaxation
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What is the major receptor upon which norepi acts in peripheral blood vessels?

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Alpha 1 receptors (including in the kidney)

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What is the effect of norepi action on PBV?

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Increase in systolic and diastolic Pressures

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Which causes the greater vasoconstriction Norepi or Epi and why?

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Norepinephrine because it does not induce compensatory vasodilation via Beta2 receptors on blood vessels supplying skeletal muscle

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What are the peripheral vessels most acted on by the sympathetic nervous system?

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  1. Precapillary arterioles

2. Venules

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What is the function of the Alpha2 receptors in the presynaptic cleft?

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To feedback inhibit the release of norepi

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18
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How is adrenergic receptor signalling terminated?

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By Uptake 1 of the transmitter usually by the presynaptic neuron

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How does Reserpine work?

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Inhibits (uptake 2) VMAT the transporter of Dopamine and Norepi into transmitter vesicles of adrenergic nerves

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What is the effect of reserpine?

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TPR is reduced due to the highly reduced amount of norepi to act on Alpha receptors

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21
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How is reserpine administered?

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.5mg Orally

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22
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What are the side effects of Reserpine?

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Sedation and mental depression

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23
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When is reserpine contraindicated?

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  1. In patients with a history of mental depression (increases suicidal tendencies)
  2. In patients with a history of Duodenal ulcers
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What is the mechanism of action of the alpha 1 selective blockers (osin)

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Block the peripheral alpha 1 receptors (mostly on arterioles and venules)

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25
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What is the effect of Alpha 1 blockers?

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1.Reduced Total peripheral resistance and reduced BP

26
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What is another use of the Alpha 1 blockers?

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BPH by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate

27
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What are some benefits of Alpha 1 blockers?

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Increase HDL lower LDL

Beneficial effect on insulin resistance

28
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What is the preferred patient population for the Alpha1 blockers (osin)?

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Healthy Older men with hypertension and BPH

29
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What are the side effects of The selective Alpha1 blockers?

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Orthostatic hypertension, first dose should be taken before bed
Sometimes dizziness and vertigo drowsiness and palpitations

30
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When would you use The nonselective alpha blockers Phentolamine and Phenoxybenzamine?

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Preoperative to prevent hypertensive crisis in patients undergoing surgery for pheochromocytoma

31
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What is Intristic sympathomimetic activity?

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Partial agonist action by adrenoreceptor blockers

32
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What Beta Blockers are known to have ISA activity?

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Pindolol and Acebutolol

33
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What is meant by the “Membrane Stabilizing effect?”

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The ability of certain Beta Blockers to have a local anesthetic action

34
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Which beta blockers have no membrane-stabilizing activity?

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  1. Timolol

2. Atenolol

35
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Which of the Beta Blockers are Non B1 selective?

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Those beginning with letters from N-Z i.e Propranolol, Timolol Pindolol

36
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Which of the Beta Blockers has the Lowest and Highest lipid solubility?

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  1. Highest = Propranolol

2. Lowest = Atenolol

37
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What are the effects of Beta 1 selective beta blockers in normal individuals?

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Blocking of myocardial Beta 1 adrenergic receptors results in decreased HR, decreased contractility, thus decreased cardiac output.

38
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What is the effect of Beta Blockers in the kidney?

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They Block the Beta1 receptors in the kidney and inhibit the release of Renin

39
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Which Beta Blocker has no effect on Renin release

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Pindolol

40
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What would be the effect of Beta Blockers on Peripheral NE?

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Decrease the release of peripheral NE by inhibiting presynaptic B adrenergic receptors

41
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When are Beta Blockers most effective?

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In cases of high Renin hypertension like is most common in Young and caucasians.

42
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What is the therapy of choice for hypertensive patients who have also had MI, ischemic heart disease or CHF?

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Beta Blockers

43
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What are some conditions that are compelling for Beta Blockers?

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1,Hyperthyroidism

2.Migranes

44
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What drugs can be used to reduce the risk of a second heart attack?

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Beta Blocker i.e Carvedilol, Metoprolol-XL and Bisoprolol

45
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Those Beta Blockers with membrane stabilizing activity can also be used as?

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Antiarrhythmic drugs

46
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In what chronic condition is propranolol and all nonselective Beta Blockers contraindicated?

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Asthma as they can induce Bronchospasms

47
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How must Beta Blocker Therapy be terminated?

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Gradually due to that fact that receptors are upregulated during therapy

48
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Which Long Acting Beta Blocker is considered to be the “Best”

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Bisoprolol

49
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If during surgery one discovers and arrhythmia (possibly due to halothane anesthetic) what should be IV administered to the patient?

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Esmolol (Brevibloc)

50
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What are the side effects of Beta Blockers?

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  1. Cold extremeties from unopposed alpha adrenergic action which constricts blood vessels
  2. Bradycardia
  3. Bronchospasm
  4. CNS side effects Bad dreams etc
51
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Which calcium channel Blockers are contraindicated with Beta Blockers and why?

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Verapamil and Diltiazem for dangerous Bradycardia

52
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What are the metabolic side effects of Beta Blockers?

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  1. Block Glycogenolysis and delay recovery from Hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes
  2. Can Block Hormone sensitive Lipase and increase LDL and decrease HDL and increase triglycerides
53
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What is Labetalol?

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IV Beta Blocker for treatment of Hypertensive emergencies, Is a non-selective with Alpha-1 receptor antagonism

54
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What is Carvedilol?

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3rd Gen Beta Blocker with Alpha-1 antagonist activity, is also an antioxidant that scavenges ROS.

55
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When is Carvedilol used?

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Primarily for CHF and HTN

56
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Where is Carvedilol etabolized?

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Hepatic (2D6) metabolism

57
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With what drugs should Carvedilol be avoided?

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With CYP2D inhibitors like Cimetidine, fluoxetine, quinidine

58
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What is Celiprolol?

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Cardio selective + Beta-2 agonism

59
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What is unique about Celiprolol?

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Directly vasodilates Blood vessels due to its partial Agonist activity

60
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When is Celiprolol used?

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Treatment of HTN and Angina

61
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What is the drug of choice in HTN with Metabolic syndrome?

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Nebivolol

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