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1
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ACE In ACE inhibitors stands for?

A

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

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Stem for ACE inhibitors?

A

-PRIL

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Side effect that differs between ACE inhibitors and ARBs?

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Non-productive cough

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What do ACE inhibitors do?

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Convert angiotensin I to Angiotensin II

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Cardura Generic name?

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Doxazosin

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What does ARBs stand for?

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

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What do ARBs do?

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Block angiotensin II receptors

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Stem for ARBs

A

-SARTAN

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What are ARBs for?

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Hypertension, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Stroke prevention, renal protection in diabetics

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What side effects do both ACE inhibitors and ARBs have?

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Low blood pressure, high potassium, and rarely anaphylaxis

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What side effect do only ARBs have?

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Fatigue and dizziness

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Do not use ACE inhibitors or ARBs if…?

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You are on potassium or pregnant.

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13
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Common ARBs

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Candesartan (Atacand),
Irbesartan (Avapro),
Losartan (Cozaar),
Telmisartan (Micardis),
Valsartan (Diovan)

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3 classes of diuretics

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-Thiazides
-Loop
-Potassium-Sparing

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How do Thiazides work?

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increase transfer of salt and water from blood to urine

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16
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What are thiazides for?

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Hypertension, Edema

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Side Effects of Thiazides?

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low blood pressure,
low potassium,
increased urination,
muscle cramps,
cardiac arrythmias,
sensitivity to light,
and rarely SJS

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18
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do not use if…

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  1. on other hypertension drugs
  2. allergic to Sulfa
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19
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This class of diuretic is often prescribed with a banana, OJ, or potassium

A

Thiazides

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Common Thiazides

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HydroChloroThiaZide (Microzide) = often abbreviated HCTZ
Chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone)
Lisinopril/HCTZ (Zestoretic)
Losartan/HCTZ (Hyzaar)

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How do Diuretics lower blood pressure?

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flush excess water and sodium from the body

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Loop Diuretics work by

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promoting transfer of water and salt from the blood to the urine

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This diuretic is MOST EFFECTIVE and can be life threatening if used incorrectly.

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Loop Diuretics

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What are Loop Diuretics used for?

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Hypertension, Edema

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Side Effects of Loop Diuretics
low blood pressure, low potassium, increased urination, muscle cramps, cardiac arrythmias, sensitivity to light, and rarely SJS
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Do not use Loop diuretics if...?
on other hypertension drugs
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Mnemonic to remember common loop diuretics + meds
Beautiful BEAU(Bumetanide)- TI (Torsemide) - FUL (Furosemide)
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What are potassium-sparing diuretics used for?
hypertension and heart failure
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Side effects of potassium-sparing diuretics
low blood pressure, high potassium
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Do not take potassium-sparing diuretics if:
you're on other potassium increasing meds
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common potassium-sparing diuretics?
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Triamterene (Dyrenium) Amiloride (Midamor) Eplerenone (Inspra) Spironolactone/HCTZ (Aldactone) Triamterene/HCTZ (Dyazide/Maxzide)
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What do Alpha 1 blockers do?
Cause blood vessels to relax, specifically in bladder neck and prostate
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Stem for Alpha 1 blockers?
-OSIN
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What are Alpha 1 blockers for?
Hypertension and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH/enlarged prostate)
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Side Effects of Alpha 1 Blockers
1. Orthostatic Hypotension (blood pressure drops quickly when transitioning from sitting to standing 2. Dizziness 3. Syncope
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Common Alpha 1 Blockers
Afluosin (Uroxatral) Doxazosin (Cadura) Sildosin (Rapaflo) Tamsulosin (Flomax) Terazosin (Hytrin)
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What are Alpha 2 agonists for?
Hypertension and ADHD
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side effects of Alpha 2 Agonist
slow heart rate, low blood pressure, drowsiness, rebound hypertension
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What do Alpha 2 Agonists do?
Activate Alpha 2 receptors, decreases norepinephrine & blood pressure
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What is the drug of choice for pregnant people on Alpha2 agonist meds?
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
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do not use Alpha 2 agonist meds if...?
on other hypertension medications or beta-blockers.
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Alpha 2 Agonist Medications
Clonidine (Catapress/Kapvay) Guanfacine (Intuniv/Tenex) Methyldopa (Aldomet)
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Stem for beta blocker meds
-OLOL
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What are beta blockers for?
Hypertension, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Migraine Prevention
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Side effects of beta blockers?
Slow heart rate, exacerbation of Asthma/COPD, low blood pressure, fatigue
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How do beta blockers work
Prevent activation of beta receptors (reduces heart rate/force of heart beat). Relaxes blood vessels
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Do not use beta blockers if:
on asthma medications or other hypertension medications
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what disease does it mask signs of?
hypoglycemia, except sweating
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Norvasc generic?
Amlodipine
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Lotrel generic
Amlodipine/Benazepril
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Tenormin generic
Atenolol
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Lotensin generic
Benazepril
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Coreg generic
Carvedilol
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Hygroton/ Thalitone generic
Chlorthalidone
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Catapres generic
Clonidine
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Cardizem/Tiazac generic
Diltiazem
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Vasotec generic
Enalapril
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Lasix generic
Furosemide
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Tenex generic
Guanfacine
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Microzide generic
HCTZ
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Prinzide/Zestoretic generic
HCTZ/Lisinipril
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Prinivil/Zestril generic
Lisinipril
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Cozaar generic
Losartan
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Hyzaar generic
Losartan/HCTZ
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Toprol XL generic
Metoprolol Succinate ER
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Lopressor generic
Metoprolol Tartrate
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Bystolic generic
Nebivolol
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Nifediac/Procardia generic
Nifedipine
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Inderal generic
Propanolol
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Altace generic
Ramipril
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Calan/Verelan generic
Verapamil
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Aldactone generic
Spironolactone
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Dyazide/Maxzide generic
Triamterene/HCTZ
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Diovan generic
Valsartan
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Diovan HCT generic
Valsartan/HCTZ

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