Hypertension drugs

Question 1

Name some ACEis

Answer 1

Ramipril, Lisinopril

Generally end in suffix - pril

Question 2

Name some CCBs

Answer 2

Amlodipine, Nifedipine

Question 3

Name some ARBs

Answer 3

Losartan

Question 4

Name a thiazide-like diuretic

Answer 4

Indapamide

Question 5

Name an alpha blocker

Answer 5

Doxazosin

Works by eliminating noradrenalines vasconstrictive effect

Question 6

Name a beta blocker

Answer 6

Atenolol

Works by blocking receptors for adrenaline (blood vessels and heart)

Question 7

Name a statin + how they work

Answer 7

Atorvastatin, simvastatin

They reduce blood cholesterol (+LDL)by preventing the production of LDL in the liver

Question 8

Name antiplately therapy drugs

Answer 8

Aspirin, Clopidogrel

Question 9

Why might you prescribe spironolactone and what is it?

Answer 9

It increases serum Potassium and lowers blood pressure

Question 10

What drugs would you give for step 1 and step 2 hypertension for age <55 and not Black/Carribean Africa origin?

Answer 10

Step 1: ACEi or ARB

Step 2: + CCB or T-LD

Question 11

What drugs would you give for step 1 and step 2 hypertension for age >55 or Black/Carribean Africa origin?

Answer 11

Step 1: CCB

Step 2: + ACEi or ARB or T-LD

Question 12

What would you do for anyone in step 3?

Answer 12

ACEi or ARB + CCB + Thiazide-like diuretic