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Hypertension Medications (Exam 1) Flashcards

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Diuretics

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Potassium-Sparing: Mild

Thiazide (thiazide-like): Mild

Loop: Moderate to profound

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General Diuretics

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MOA: Increasing urinary output, Decreasing circulating volume, Decreasing arterial resistance

-Lower BP by decreasing CARDIAC OUTPUT. (Block Sodium and Chloride reabsorption)

-Can enhance effects of other anti-hypertensives

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Cardiac Output

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Amount of blood the heart is pumping out. Calculated by HR x SV

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Thiaziaide (Thiaziade like) Diuretics

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Hydrocholorothiazide [HCTZ] (HydroDiuril)

-1st line management of mild hypertension

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Thiazaide Diuretics: MOA

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-Works on the distal convoluted tubule to inhibit resorption of sodium/potassium/ and chloride = decreases Cardiac Output

-Results in water loss

-Also relaxes arterioles = decreased in (PVR)

-Can be used alone or in combination with other anti-hypertensives

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Thiazide Diuretics: Side Effects

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-Electrolyte and Metabolic disturbances. HYPOKALEMIA (low potassium)

-Orthostatic Hypotension

-May worsen renal insufficiency

-Hyperuricemia — watch out with gout patients

-Can elevate levels of glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides

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Thiazide Diuretics: Nursing Actions

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Monitory Potassium Levels

HYPOKALEMIA (low potassium) can lead to issue with our cardiac rhythms

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Loop Diuretic Medication

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Furosemide

(very strong)

(PO or IV)

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Loop Diuretics: MOA

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-Inhibit the kidneys ability to reabsorb sodium in the LOOP OF HENLE

-Makes kidneys put more sodium in the urine. (Water follows sodium so you pee more)

-Decreases fluid in the blood vessels—-decreases cardiac output—-decrease blood pressure

-PROFOUND DIURESIS POSSIBLE

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Loop Diuretic: Side effects

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-HYPOKALEMIA

-Other electrolyte abnormalities

-Dehydration (Strong Medication)

-Hypotension

-Otooxicity — Causing hearing problems

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Loop Diuretics: Nursing Considerations

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-Monitor potassium levels. Patients typically receive KCL supplements with their Lasix doses

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Hypokalemia

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-Low Potassium (Normal 3.5-5)

-Loop and Thiazide diuretics can cause potassium loss in the blood

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics (Aldosterone Antagonist)

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-Spironolactone

-Spare potassium

-ONLY given PO

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics: MOA

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-Block the action of aldosterone (Sodium and water retention) = potassium retention and excretion of sodium and water

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P-S Diuretics: Side Effect

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-HYPERkalemia

-Endocrine effects: Deepened voice, impotence, irregular menstrual cycles, gynecomastia, hirsutism

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5 classes of types of medications that treat hypertension

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Diuretics

Sympathetic Nervous system blockers

Beta Blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers

Vasodilators

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Sympatholytics

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Alpha-adrengic blockers

Centrally acting alpha 2 agonists

Beta adrenergic blockers

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Sympatholytics

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-Sympathetic nervous system blockers

-SNS usually VASOCONSTRICTS, when it is BLOCKED = decreased vasoconstriction

-Decrease blood pressure by decreasing PERIPHERAL VASCULAR RESISTANCE

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Beta adrenergic blockers (Beta-Blockers) (Sympatholytic)

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-Metoprolol

-Propranolol

-Carvedilol

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Beta Adrenergic Blockers

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-Block 2 types of receptors

-Beta 1 receptors found in the heart (Cardioselective beta receptors) (One Heart)

-Beta 2 receptors: Found in lungs (focus on beta 1) (Two Lungs)

-OLOL = Beta Blocker

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Which Beta Blocker is non-selective?

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Propanolol

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Which beta blocker blocks both alpha receptors and beta blockers?

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Carvedilol

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Which beta blockers only works on Beta 1 receptors in the heart?

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Metoprolol (Selective)

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Beta-Blockers: MOA

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Works by decreasing force, rate, and rennin secretion.

-Increases nitric oxide = vasodilation response

-Blocks stimulation of beta-1 receptors = decreases HR and contractility

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Beta-Blockers: Side Effects

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-Fatigue/Lethargy
-Bradycardia
-Hypotension
-Mask hyopglycemia —– prevents tachycardia which is a common sign of DM

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Beta Blockers: Nursing Considerations

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-Wean patients off

-Possible rebound HTN if discontinued abruptly—-critical rise in BP, high risk for CVA

-If non selective beta blocker——do not use with patients who have asthma or other breathing conditions

-RECONGIZE THE RISK FOR HYPOTENSION AND BRADYCARDIA. MEASURE HR AND BP EVERYTIME BEFORE GIVING MED

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Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist

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clonidine

Typically not first-line treatment because of high side effects.

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A2AA’s: MOA

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Decrease sympathetic outflow resulting in decreased stimulation of adrenergic receptors (both alpha AND beta receptors)

Can be given PO or Transdermal (patch)

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A2AA: Side effects

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-Drowsiness—-most common. (given at night)

-Rebound HTN

-Pre-existing liver disease

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Selective Alpha-1 Blockers

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doxazosin

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Selective Alpha 1 Blocker: MOA

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-Directly blocking sympathic NS. Blocking A1 receptors

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SA1 Blocker: Side effect

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-Hypotension

-Dizziness

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RAAS Blockers

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-ACE inhibitors

-ARB’s

-Renin inhibitor

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Where do ACE inhibitors work?

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Between Angiotensin I and Angiotensin II

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What does ARBS block?

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ATII receptor

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When is the RASS system activated?

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Loss of blood volume

Drop of BP

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ACE Inhibitors

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-captopril

-lisinopril

Safe medication and first line therapy for HTN and HF

-Ends with -pril

ACE-pril

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ACE inhibitors: MOA

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-Block angiotensin-converting enzyme

-Inhibits production of Angiotensin-2 (powerful vasoconstrictor)

-Inhibits aldosterone secretion—less water retention

-Slows progression of left ventricular hypertrophy associated with HTN

-Drug choice for DM— has some renal protective effects

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ACE inhibitor: side effects

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-First dose hypotension—common, 15-20% drop in 6-8 hours

-Dry non productive and persistent cough—largest complaint from patients

-ANGIODEMA—rare but more common in blacks (Swelling of face)

-DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT

-Do not take if you are driving or during something active. Take at night

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ACE Inhibitors: Nursing Considerations

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-Renal insufficincy—-use cautiously in patients with history of renal disease

-Captopril can cause neutropenia—monitor WBC

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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

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-ARBS

-Iosartan

-SARTAN suffix

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ARBS: MOA

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-Block the action of angiotensin 2 after it is formed

-Causes vasodilation

-Increased sodium and water excretion

-Does not affect the HR or Cardiac issues

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ARBS: Side Effects

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-Well tolerated

-Some risk of angioedema. No racial disparity like ACEi

-Do not use in someone who is pregnant and should be prescribe a contraceptive if in childbearing age

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Renin Inhibitor

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aliskiren

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Renin Inhibitor: MOA

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-Direct inhibition of Renin

-Induces vasodilation, decrease blood volume, decrease SNS, and inhibitors cardiac and vascular hypertrophy

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Renin Inhibitor: Side effects

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-GI discomfort

-When given with ACEi watch for hyperkalemia, especially in patients with diabetes

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Renin inhibitor: Nursing considerations

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-Takes several weeks to see fell effect (half-life)

-Do NOT take pregnant

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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nifedipine
nicardipine

verapamil
diltiazem
(More common for heart rythym disorders)

-Block Ca channels which cause Vasodilation of Smooth muscle. Arterial vasodilation

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What is given when trying to treat for crisis refractive HTN IV

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Calcium channel blocker (Nicardipine)

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Calcium Channel Blockers: Side Effects

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-Orthostatic Hypotension

-Peripheral edema

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Calcium Channel Blocker: Nursing Considerations

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-CCB are best for elderly and AA’s

-Diurectics with to adress edma that comes along with

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Vasodilators

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Hydralazine

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Vasodilators: MOA

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Work directly on arterial and venous smooth muscles and cause relaxation

-Direct vasodilation cause decreased systemic and pheripheral vascular resistance

PO and IV (Emergnecy)

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Vasodilators: Side Effect

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Hypotension

dizziness, headache, tachy, edema, dyspnea.

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