HTN Extra info Flashcards
1
Q
firt line treatment because cheap and safe
A
thiazide diuretics
2
Q
middle effectiveness
A
thiazide diuretics
3
Q
modest diuresis
A
potassium sparing diuretics
4
Q
large diuresis, very effective
A
loop diuretics
5
Q
diuretic that can be given IV
A
loop diuretic
6
Q
withdrawal slowly
A
beta-adrenergic blockers
7
Q
check BP before give
A
beta-adrenergic blockers
8
Q
2nd line med, used with diuretics
A
alpha 1 adrenergic blockers
9
Q
used for resistant HTN
A
alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
10
Q
given IV for HTN emergency
A
hydralazine
11
Q
lowers BP immediately, good for HTN crisis
A
nitroprusside
12
Q
metabolized into thiocyanate and cyanide, toxic
A
nitroprusside
13
Q
only give for 72 hours
A
nitroprusside
14
Q
can be used for angina
A
dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
15
Q
only work on vasculature
A
dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
