Exam1 Drugz Flashcards
1
Q
furosemide
A
diuretic
“loop” diuretic
- for edema/heart failure
- hypokalemia is a major issue
- ototoxicity
2
Q
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
A
diuretic
- 1st drug choice for hypertension
- hypokalemia is an issue
- not ototoxic
3
Q
spironolactone
A
diuretic
- hyperkalemia may be an issue
- “weakest”–> late distal convoluted tubule
4
Q
mannitol
A
diuretic
- reduces intracranial pressure (relives cerebral edema)
- “strongest”–> proximal convoluted tubule
5
Q
captopril
A
ACE inhibitor
6
Q
enalapril
A
ACE inhibitor
7
Q
lisinopril
A
ACE inhibitor
8
Q
losartan
A
ARBs
9
Q
nifedipine
A
CCBs
-only decreases BP
10
Q
amlodipine
A
CCBs
-only decreases BP
11
Q
verapamil
A
CCBs
- decreases both BP and HR
- causes constipation
12
Q
diltiazem
A
CCBs
-decreases both BP and HR
13
Q
metoprolol
A
cardioselective (B1 only) beta blocker
14
Q
atenolol
A
cardioselective (B1 only) beta blocker
-not lipid soluble
15
Q
propranolol
A
nonselective (B1 and B2) beta blocker
