CV2 pharm lectures Flashcards
what are the systolic and diastolic readings for normal BP?
stystolic: 120/80
what are the systolic and diastolic readings for prehypertension?
systolic 120-140
diastolic: 80-90
what are the systolic and diastolic readings for HTN stage 1?
systolic 140-160
diastolic: 90-100
what are the systolic and diastolic readings for HTN stage II?
systolic: >160
diastolic: >100
what are the systolic and diastolic readings for isolated SYSTOLIC HTN?
systolic >140
diastolic
what are the systolic and diastolic readings for isolated DIASTOLIC HTN?
systolic 90
what are the systolic and diastolic readings for mixed HTN?
systolic >140
diastolic >90
most common
what is the biggest predictor of cardiovascular risk?
in patients
greatest predictor is HTN!!
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what is felt to be the most accurate gage of measurement for BP when dx someone with HTN?
home BP measurements
ambulatory BP measurements
new wave of thinking that these more accurately reflect their actual BP than the one you take in the office
if someone is measuring their home BP, what are the three ways doing these measurements they could qualify for HTN?
- 24 average BP of 130/80 (aka add them all up and average)
- awake average BP of 135/85
- asleep average BP of 120/70
what is considered a HTN EMERGENCY? (this is difference than urgency)
a diastolic BP >120 with end organ damage (aka CKD, retinopathy, LVH)
what is considered HTN URGENCY?
a diastolic BP>120 WITHOUT end organ damage and asymptomatic
at what systolic BP should you treat a patient under 60?
140 mmHg systolic
at what systolic BP should you treat a patient over 60?
150 mmHG systolic
despite the age rules for tx of systolic HTN…..what what are the two rules that override this and indicate treatment for a patient?
- DBP>90 mmHg AFTER trial lifestyle modifications
2. BP of 160/100 or higher START THESE PTS ON 2 DRUGS at the SAME time
if a ELDERLY patient has a BP of over 160/100 what are the treatment recommendations? what are you trying to prevent?
START ON TWO DRUGS, just like you would for a non elderly patient
for elderly: need to decrease the doses of both drugs and uptitrate them slowly….trying to prevent against ACUTE HYPOTENSION!!
what are the four clinical pearls to keep in mind about diuretics when treating HTN?
- low Na diet, high K diet (this is what you want to pt to have)
- start with a low dose and titrate up
- watch for K+ depletion and HYPOvolemia
- DOC for mild to moderate HTN
what is the DOC for mild to moderate HTN?
dieuretics
what are the two most common diuretics used to treat HTN? what is the relationship between the two?
DOC1: thiazide HCTZ
DOC 2: thiazide like: Cholthalidone
typically start with HCTZ, if it doesn’t work, switch to Cholthalidone because it is twice as potent as HCTZ
what do you need to keep in mind about the thiazide (HCTZ) and thiazide like diuretics (chlorthalidone) drugs?
going beyond their maximum dose doesn’t increase the effectiveness
how many times stronger is chlorthalidone than HCTZ?
twice as strong!!
what is a K sparing diuretic Triamtrene used for HTN? do you use this alone to treat HTN?
in conjunction with a thiazide
too weak to use on its own
do you typically use loop diuretics to treat HTN? why?
not as much anymore because they aren’t good to use long term
they also INTERACT WITH OTHER ANTI HTN MEDS…so not a good thing if you are trying to treat a pt with HTN. better to start with thiazide or thiazide like diuretic!!
do you typically use BB to treat HTN?
not as much now unless the pt has had a MI….
….ACE, ARB, and even CCB are more effective, so we like to use these first unless the pt has had a MI
although we don’t use BB as much for HTN, what added benefit does Carvedilol have in regards to Tx of HTN?
also blocks NE so it has an additive effect of lowering BP
what are the 3 effects that BB have on the heart?
lower HR
lower SV
lower systemic vascular resistance by decreasing renin/angiotensin II
what are 3 clinical pearls to keep in mind about BB?
- caution in patients with pulmonary disorder
- cardio protective in post MI pts
- many uses including anxiety, headache, PTSD, panic disorders
what is the MOA of ACE inhibitors?
prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II by inhibiting the angiotensin converting enzyme
what are the 3 effects the ACE inhibitors have on the body?
- decrease arteriolar resistance
- increase venous capacity
- increase cardiac output
what do you need to monitor particularly close when a patient is taking ACE inhibitor? (2 things)
creatine levels
K levels, can cause HYPERkalemia and K retention!
what patients do you want to consult their nephrologist before prescribing an ACE inhibitor?
pts on hemodyalysis
what SE is contraindicated to take a ACE inhibitor?
angioedema, this can be life threatening so if it i happened once on an ACE inhibitor you should’ have it again
what is the name of the angiotensin receptor blocker drug used for HTN?
losartan
prevents angiotensin from binding to SM
what is the name of the direct renin inhibiting drug used for HTN?
aliskren
of the CCB which one has a short halflife and can cause hypotension so it isn’t used as much?
Nifedipine
what calcium channel blocker can cause a positive ANA and COOMBS test?
nifedipine
explain the properties of dihydropyridines in respect to their ability to cause vasodilation and contractility/conduction?
they are POTENT vasodilators
they have little to no effect on contractility or conduction
explain the properties of nondihydropyridines in respect to their ability to cause vasodilation and contractility/conduction?
less potent vasodilators
they have a greater DEPRESSIVE effect on contractilitiy and conduction
think about it, this is why they are used for arrhythmia*
should you use grapefruit juice with CCBs?
absolutely not!!
it effects CYP34A and can cause the CCB concentration to INCREASE!! making the effects more than you want!
why do you need to education patients about dental care when taking verapamil?
because it can cause gingival hyperplasia, so you want to include dental education
which drugs do you NOT want to use in HEART FAILURE?
don’t use the nondihydropyridines
- verapamil
- diltiazem
what are two strange SE of the direct acting vasodilator hydralazine?
- can cause LUPUS esp in WHITE PEOPLE
2. increase growth of hair
when is hydralazine used in an emergency?
DOC for HTN emergency in pregnant women usually due to PREECLAMPSIA or PREEXISTING HTN
what is the name of the drug that is a alpha blocker?
prazosin
what is the MOA of prazosin?
selective alpha 1 blocker that relaxes smooth muscle in arteries, veins, and prostate
what do you NOT want to take with the alpha 1 blocker prazosin?
PDE5 inhibitor like viagra
can cause dangerous hypotension