Hypertension #2

Question 1

Valsartan / Diovan

Answer 1

C: Angiotensin receptor blocker
I: Heart failure, hypertension, MI
D: bid
AE: Hypotension, dizziness, head ache, cough

Question 2

Irbesartan / Avapro

Answer 2

C: Angiotensin receptor blocker
I: Heart failure, hypertension, MI
D: bid
AE: Hypotension, dizziness, headache, cough

Question 3

Candesartan / Atacand

Answer 3

C: Angiotensin receptor blocker
I: Heart failure, hypertension
D: qd
AE: Hypotension, back ache, dizziness

Question 4

Amlodipine / Norvasc

Answer 4

C: Calcium channel blocker
I: hypertension, angina
D: qd
AE: Peripheral edema, palpitations, flushing, nausea, headache

Question 5

Diltiazem / Cardizem / Dilacor / Tiazac

Answer 5

C: calcium channel blocker
I: Atrial arrhythmias, hypertension, angina
D: qd
AE: Peripheral edema, headache,cough,fatigue,dizziness

Question 6

Nifedipine / Procardia / adalat

Answer 6

C: Calcium channel blocker
I: Angina, hypertension
D: qd
AE: Nausea, headache, peripheral edema, palpitations

Question 7

Verapamil / Calan / Verelan

Answer 7

C: Calcium channel blocker
I: Angina, atrial fib, tachycardia
D: tid
AE: Edema, constipation, dizziness, headache

Question 8

Atenolol / Tenormin

Answer 8

C: Beta blocker
I: angina, MI
D: qd
AE: Fatigue, depression, dizziness, cold extremities, hypotension,

Question 9

Metoprolol / Succinate / Toprol XL

Answer 9

C: Beta blocker
I: Acute MI, Angina
D: qd
AE: Dizziness, depression, fatigue, cold extremities, hypotension, Bradyarrhythmia

Question 10

Losartan / Cozaar

Answer 10

C: Angiotensin receptor blocker
I: CVA, diabetic, nephrophathy, hypertension
D: qd
AE: Chest pain, hyperkalemia, diarrhea, cough, enema