Hypertension Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Ide is a common ending for which hypertensive medication classification
A
Thiazides
2
Q
How do thiazides work
A
- increase sodium and water excretion by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule of the kidney
3
Q
Thiazides are not effective for what
A
- immediate diuresis
4
Q
Thiazides are contraindicated for patients with what
A
- renal failure
5
Q
What medications should thiazides be used cautiously in conjunction with because of risk of toxicity
A
- lithium
- digoxin
- corticosteroids
- hypoglycemic meds
6
Q
What labs to monitor for thiazides
A
- glucose calcium
- BUN
- creatinine
- Uric acid
7
Q
Side effects unique to thiazides
A
- hypercalcemia
- hyperglycemia
- hypovolemia
- hypotension
