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HTN moa + Flashcards

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Thiazides moa

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inhibit reabsorption of Na+ and Cl- by the DCT causing them to be excreted in urine

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thiazide like moa

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inhibit reabsorption of Na+ and Cl- by the DCT causing them to be excreted in urine

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Loops moa

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MOA: inhibit NKCC2 and inhibit Na Cl and K reabsorption in the thick ascending loop of henle. They increase the loss of K, Ca, and Mg

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loops se

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hypokalemia, may need supplement

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loops bbw

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potent diuretics

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Usually used for heart failure not HTN

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loops

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Extremely powerful diuretics

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loops

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K+ sparing moa

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MOA: blocks ENaC (epithelial Na channel) so that Na absorption is decreased and inhibit loss of K+ in the collecting tubule independent of mineralocorticoids

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K+ sparing se

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hyperkalemia

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K+ sparing bbw

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can cause hyperkalemia and if not corrected can be fatal

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K+ sparing contraindications

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hyperkalemia, don’t use with K+ supplements

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Eplerenone- ________ aldosterone antagonist

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selective

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Less potent than spironolactone

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Eplerenone

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Spironolactone- _______ aldosterone antagonist

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nonselective

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Aldosterone receptor blockers/antagonists moa

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bind to mineralocorticoid receptor in collecting duct of the kidney to inhibit aldosterone

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what does aldosterone do

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increases Na reabsorption and K excretion

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SE Aldosterone receptor blockers/antagonists

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SE= gynecomastia, sexual dysfunction (bc it works on mineralocorticoid receptors)

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor moa

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MOA: inhibits carbonic anhydrase in the PCT of the kidney. Therefore BP, intracranial pressure, and intraocular pressure are lowered

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Carbonic anhydrase

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allows reabsorption of bicarbonate, Na, and Cl

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor SE

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SE= metabolic acidosis (bc eliminates the bicarbonate), and hyponatremia

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osmotic moa

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MOA: facilitates the release of H2O by inhibiting the renal tubular reabsorption of Na and Cl. This causes cerebral edema, intracranial pressure, and CSF volumes are reduced

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22
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osmotic is used in

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eye surgery

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ACE inhibitors MOA

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MOA: blocks ACE so angiotensin 1 cannot be converted to angiotensin 2. They reduce the afterload by dilating efferent arterioles. Blocking ACE also inhibits the breakdown of bradykinin

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ACE Inhibitors se

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SE= cough (bc bradykinin is not broken down, which is an inflammatory mediator), angioedema of the face, lips, and throat, hyperkalemia

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ACE Inhibitors contra

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Contraindications: hx of angioedema, do not use if also taking Aliskiren

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ACE Inhibitors caution

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Cautions: ACEI + ARBs = no benefit; less effective in african americans

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ACE Inhibitors bbw

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BBW: stop if pregnant; category D

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Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) moa

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MOA: inhibits angiotensin 2 from binding to its receptors so vasoconstriction cannot occur and aldosterone cannot be secreted

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Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) se

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SE= hyperkalemia and angioedema (no cough like with ACEI)

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Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) contra

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Contraindications: do not use with Aliskiren

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Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) bbw

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BBW: stop if pregnant category d

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Direct renin inhibitors moa

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MOA: competitively inhibits renin so angiotensinogen cannot be converted to angiotensin 1

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Direct renin inhibitors se

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SE=hyperkalemia, angioedema

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Direct renin inhibitors contra

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Contraindications: do not use with ACEI or ARBs

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Direct renin inhibitors bbw

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BBW: D/C if pregnant category d

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Dihydropyridines moa

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MOA: selectively inhibits L type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle (mainly) and cardiac muscle cells causing decreased bp

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Dihydropyridines se

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SE= peripheral edema

38
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non Dihydropyridines moa

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MOA: non selectively inhibits L type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle and SA and AV nodes which decreases hr… therefore it can have antiarrhythmic properties

39
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Verapamil- can lead to _____

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constipation

40
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non Dihydropyridines se

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SE= bradycardia and constipation (in verapamil)

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non Dihydropyridines caution

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Cautions: grapefruit juice can enhance oral absorption

42
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Centrally active alpha 2 agonists moa

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MOA: stimulates alpha 2 adrenoceptors in the brainstem causing reduced sympathetic outflow (less NE) causing dec bp

43
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Centrally active alpha 2 agonists se

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SE= drowsiness, feeling tired

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Centrally active alpha 2 agonists caution

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Caution: do not D/C suddenly bc it can cause rebound HTN

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Peripherally acting alpha 1 adrenergic blockers moa

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MOA: blocks postsynaptic alpha 1 receptors causing decreased bp

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Peripherally acting alpha 1 adrenergic blockers se

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SE= postural HTN, syncopal episode in the 1st dose

47
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Intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA)

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beta blocker that shows agonist and antagonist activity at the beta 1 receptors

48
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Beta blockers are _____ inotropes- slow the HR by blocking EPI at beta receptors

49
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which beta blocker has isa activity

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acebutolol

50
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  • used for eye drops in glaucoma
51
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Cardioselective beta blocker moa

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MOA: competitively block beta adrenergic stimulation at beta 1 receptor causing a dec HR

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Cardioselective beta blocker se

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SE= bradycardia, impaired peripheral circulations/cold extremities

53
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Cardioselective beta blocker bbw

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BBW: D/C gradually over 1-2 wks when used for a long time

54
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  • also used for glaucoma
55
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ISA activity; crosses BBB so can be used for migraines and stage fright

56
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non Cardioselective beta blocker moa

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MOA: nonselective competitive beta 1 and 2 blockers cause dec BP

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non Cardioselective beta blocker se

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SE= bradycardia, bronchospasms, impaired peripheral circulations/cold extremities

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non Cardioselective beta blocker contra

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Contraindications: asthma and COPD

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non Cardioselective beta blocker bbw

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BBW: D/C gradually over 1-2 wks when used for a long time

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Combination Alpha and Beta blockers moa

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MOA: block alpha 1 to cause vasodilation and block beta 1 to cause dec HR/BP

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Combination Alpha and Beta blockers se

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SE= postural HTN, bronchoconstriction, impaired peripheral circulations/cold extremities

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Combination Alpha and Beta blockers contra

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Contraindications: asthma, bronchospasm, COPD

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Combination Alpha and Beta blockers caution

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Caution: sudden D/C can exacerbate angina and lead to MI

64
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Hydralazine cauion

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Caution: can cause drug induced SLE, D/C to avoid rapid side in BP

65
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Minoxidil se

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SE= hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth), hirsutism

66
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Minoxidil caution

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Caution: only used for severe HTN

67
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Minoxidil bbw

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BBW: can cause cardiac issues that’s why it’s not 1st line trmt

68
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used for immediate reduction of BP in hypertensive crisis

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Nitroprusside

69
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Direct vasodilators

moa

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MOA: vasodilated arterioles and relaxes smooth muscle, but causes reflex sympathetic stimulation of the heart (so they are usually prescribed with a beta blocker too)

70
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direct vasodilators se

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SE= hypotension

71
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Used in severe/malignant HTN and emergency HTN

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Dopamine receptor agonist: vasodilator

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Dopamine receptor agonist: vasodilator moa

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MOA: selective postsynaptic dopamine (D1) receptor agonist; stimulates D1 receptors to raise intracellular cAMP causing vasodilation

73
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Rapid onset and short duration… that’s why it’s only used in emergencies

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Dopamine receptor agonist: vasodilator

74
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Postganglionic adrenergic neuron blockers

moa

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MOA: irreversibly blocks H+ coupled vesicular monoamine transporter VMAT1 and VMAT2 which reduces monoamines in the synaptic cleft

75
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Postganglionic adrenergic neuron blockers

se

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SE= depression bc serotonin and dopamine can’t get to the receptors

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