Hypertension Pt 1.

Question 1

Which beta blockers should be taken with food

Answer 1

Carvedilol and Metoprolol

Question 2

Which antihypertensive class is a substrate of CYP3A4

Answer 2

Calcium Channel Blockers

Question 3

Which beta-blocker is used for migraines and why

Answer 3

Propanalol: The beta-blocker is highly lipophilic and can cross the blood brain barrier

Question 4

What antihypertensive that can cause Drug induced lupus erythematosus

Answer 4

Hydralazine

Question 5

What is sprue-like enteropathy, which antihypertensive has a warning for it

Answer 5

Olmesartan

Question 6

What is the best antihypertensive for patients who are pregnant

Answer 6

Labetalol

Question 7

What class of antihypertensives can mask hypoglycemia symptoms, what are they, what cannot be masked

Answer 7

Beta-blockers
Shakiness, palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, tachycardia, blurred vision
HUNGER AND SWEATING

Question 8

If a patient is experiencing a hypertensive emergency how should the blood pressure be lowered

Answer 8

25% or lower in the first hour

Question 9

What are the direct vasodilators

Answer 9

Hydralazine and Minoxidil

Question 10

T/F: There is a higher incidence of angioedema associated with black patients

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What are common side effects of DHP-CCBs

Answer 11

Peripheral edema, flushing, headache, reflex tachycardia

Question 12

T/F: Verapamil causes diarrhea

Answer 12

False: Verapamil is associated with constipation

Question 13

What is hypertensive urgency

Answer 13

Extremely high blood pressure in the absence of end organ dysfunction