HTN Packet - Pharm

Question 1

Those with renal disease should aim to be at what BP?

Answer 1

130/80

Question 2

Which class of anti HTN meds really work to decrease preload and intravascular blood volume?

Answer 2

Diuretics

Question 3

Which is the most frequently used diuretic for HTN?

Answer 3

Thiazides

Question 4

Thiazides have what effect on serum concentrations of: sodium, uric acid, potassium?

Answer 4

Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hyperuricemia. PS: these will also cause erectile dysfunction :-/

Question 5

What is recommended as the first line of therapy for tx of HTN? BE SPECIFIC

Answer 5

Thiazides

Question 6

Furosemide has what famous drug drug interaction?

Answer 6

Digitalis (arrhythmia)

Question 7

Triamterene is from which class of anti HTN meds?

Answer 7

K+ sparring diuretics.

Question 8

Which class of anti HTN meds specially reduce HR, reduce myocardial contractility, and reduce renin secretion?

Answer 8

Beta blockers

Question 9

The new combined beta alpha drugs are specifically made of what?

Answer 9

Beta 1 blocker and alpha 1 blocker.

Question 10

Which anti HTN med will give you a positive Coomb’s test?

Answer 10

Methyldopa. The test result indicates hemolytic anemia.

Question 11

The ccb drugs that have direct negative chronotropic effects are which? (2)

Answer 11

Verapamil and diltiazem

Question 12

Which ccb drugs (2) are your dihydropyridines of the ccbs?

Answer 12

Nifedipine and amlodipine

Question 13

Which of the anti HTN meds are best taken by those with diabetes or renal issues?

Answer 13

ACEi

Question 14

Which anti HTN med is contraindicated for patients with bilateral renal artery stenosis?

Answer 14

ACEi

Question 15

Which anti HTN med works by opening k+ channels in smooth muscles to permit hyper polarization and therefore relaxation?

Answer 15

Minoxidil