Hypertension Flashcards
1
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Drugs that are used as antagonists at alpha adrenoreceptors
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- Phentoamine
- Phenoxybenz
- Parzosin
2
Q
Drugs that are antagonists at calcium L-type voltage gated ion channels
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- Diltiazem
- Nifedpine
- Verapamil
3
Q
Name a osmotic Diuretic
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Mannitol
4
Q
List 3 potassium sparing diuretics
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- Spironolactone
- Amiloride
- Triamterene
5
Q
Name the ACE inhibitors
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- Captopril
- Enalopril
- Ramipril
6
Q
Drugs that are competitive anatgonists at ATII
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- Losartan
- Valsartan
7
Q
Drugs that are competitive antagonists at Beta adrenoceptors
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- proponolol (B1 + B2)
- Atenol (B1 only)
8
Q
Thaizide Diuretic drugs
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- Bendroflumethaizide
- Chlorothalidone
9
Q
Name 2 loop diuretics
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- Frusemide
- Bumetanide
10
Q
What does diastollic mean
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The preasure while the heart is filling (minimum)
11
Q
Systollic pressure
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Pressure when the heart is contracting (maximum)
12
Q
Primary hypertension
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When the cause of hypertension is unknown
13
Q
Secondary hypertension
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Hypertension caused by another disorder
14
Q
Activation at Alpha 1 adrenic receptor causes
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- vasoconstriction
- contraction of vincerial smooth muscle
- relax GI tract
- Gq
15
Q
Activation at alpha 2 adrenic receptor causes
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- transmitter release
- insulin release
- Gi
