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HTN DRUGS- Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Thiazide diuretics inhibit

A

Sodium, chloride and water reabsorption in the distal tubules

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2
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Thiazide diuretics get rid of

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Potassium
Bicarbonate
Magnesium

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3
Q

Thiazide diuretics do keep this

A

Calcium-helps prevent bone loss and kidney stones

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4
Q

Thiazide drug alert

A

Men have decreased libido
Caution with diabetics or those with
Hyponatremia

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5
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Loop diuretics

A

Inhibit sodium, chloride and water from being absorbed in ascending loop.
Promote potassium excretion

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6
Q

Loop diuretics not good for

A

Older adult

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7
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Potassium- sparing diuretics

A

Throws out sodium and water

KEEPS potassium

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8
Q

Foods high in potassium

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Banana
Potatoes
Orange juice

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9
Q

Calcium channel blockers

A

Vasodilation
Interferes with flux of calcium ions
NO GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

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10
Q

Spironolactone

A

Potassium-sparing diuretics

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11
Q

Verapamil

A

Calcium channel blocker

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12
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Amlodipine

A

Calcium channel blocker

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13
Q

Enalapril

A

ACE inhibitor

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14
Q

Lisinopril

A

ACE inhibitor

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15
Q

Valsartan

A

ARB

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16
Q

Losartan

A

ARB

17
Q

Eplerenone

A

Aldosterone receptor antagonist

18
Q

Do not give beta blocker if

A

Systolic is below 100
Or pulse below 60
Use with caution for diabetics

19
Q

Aliskiren

A

Renin inhibitors

20
Q

ARB

A

Angiotensin II receptor blocker

21
Q

ARB nursing intervention

A

Avoid foods high in potassium

Monitor BP
Check with HCP if systolic is below 100

22
Q

Drug alert for thiazide and loop diuretics

A 
Hypokalemia 
Leg cramping
Weakness
Irregular pulse 
Dysrhythmias
23
Q

-pine

A

Calcium channel blocker

24
Q

Drug alert for ACE inhibitor

A

Orthostatic hypotension

25
Q

-sartan

A

ARBs

Angiotensin II receptor blockers

26
Q

African Americans

A

Like ACEs, ARBs are not as effective unless taken with diuretics or another category- BB or CCB

27
Q

Aldosterone

A

Mineralcorticoid

28
Q

What aldosterone does

A

Increases sodium reabsorption

29
Q

Side effects of aldosterone receptor antagonist

A

Hypertriglyceridemia
Hyponatremia
Hyperkalemia

NO GRAPEFRUIT
NO ST JOHNS WORT
NO NIZORAL

30
Q

People with diabetes and beta blockers

A

May not have usual symptoms of hypoglycemia because sympathetic nervous system is blocked

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