Exam 3 Chapter 11 (CV antihypertensives) Flashcards
The ____ processes the signal of low or high BP & the ____ sends the signal to make the appropriate change.
Hypothalamus & brainstem
Capacitance venules best respond to?
Nitric oxide
Alpha blockers affect the resistance arterioles & capacitance venules?
False only Resistance arterioles
What two effect does Angiotensin 2 have?
Directly constrict arterioles & get adrenal cortex to release Aldosterone
What are the 3 centrally acting Sympathoplegics?
Methyldopa, Clonidine, & Dexmedetomidine
What two things stimulate Renin release?
Low BP & Beta-1 agonism
Diuretics specifically target what structure?
Renal tubules
Delineate the pathway of the RAA system.
Angiotensinogen -> Renin released by kidneys -> Renin cleaves Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin 1 -> ACE converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2
Where is Angiotensin-converting enzyme located?
Cell membranes that line the lungs
What is the negative feedback loop for Angiotensin 2?
The increase in volume inhibits further release of renin
What are the 4 anatomic control sites for antihypertensives?
Heart, arteries, veins, & kidneys
What is the MOA for Methyldopa & Clonidine?
Alpha-2 agonist activity in the brainstem
Explain the pathway how Methyldopa & Clonidine achieve their desired effect.
Both agonize the Nucleus of the Tractus Solitarius, which stimulates the Vagus nerve & sends a stimulus to the Rostral Ventrolateral Medulla, which sends an inhibitory signal to decrease sympathetic outflow resulting in decreased vasoconstriction, heart rate, & contractility
Methyldopa is useful for what two types of patient poluations?
Pregnancy induce HTN (does not affect fetus) & ppl unresponsive to other medications.
What is the major side effect of Clonidine & methyldopa?
Sedation
What kind of drug is Clonidine & what will we see initially?
A partial agonist. A brief rise in BP followed by hpotension
What are the off label uses for Clonidine?
ADHD, Tourette’s, EtOH withdrawal, Anxiety, PTSD
What are all the effects of Propranolol?
Lower BP, prevents reflex tachycardia, decreased CO, inhibits renin production
What is the IV dose for Metoprolol?
1mg q10min
What is the IV dose for atenolol?
5mg q10min
What is the IV dose for Esmolol?
20-30mg
What is MAP?
The pressure, which is consistently getting to the tissue
What happens to the blood fractions when an individual is hypotensive?
More blood is pumped into the venous system
_____% of blood is in the arterial system & _____% of blood is in the venous system.
25% & 75%
What 2 items contribute to loss of vessel elasticity?
Age & plaque