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Hypertension Review Questions Flashcards

1
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Epoprostenol

A

Prostacyclin derivative

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2
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Verapamil

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Non-dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker

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3
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Prazosin

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a1-adrenergic Receptor Antagonist

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4
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Metoprolol

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B1-adrenergic Receptor Antagonist

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5
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Metolazone

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Thiazide diuretic

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6
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Nifedipine

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Vascular Specific Calcium Channel Blocker

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7
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Enalapril

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Angiotension Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

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8
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Lorsartan

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Angiotension Receptor Antagonist/Blocker

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9
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Spironolactone

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Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist

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10
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Sildenafil

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Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor

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11
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Used as a single therapy in uncomplicated hypertension

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Enalapril, Metolazone, Lorsartan or even CCB can be monotherapy etc.

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12
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Decreases heart rate and contractility but is safe for use in asthmatics

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Verapamil (CCB that acts on heart)

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13
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Used as a single therapy to treat hypertension post MI

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Metoprolol

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14
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May be associated with an increase in plasma potassium levels

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Spironolactone

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15
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May be associated with a decrease in plasma potassium levels

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Metolazone

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16
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Metabolically neutral, can be used to treat asthma

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Enalapril

17
Q

Prolongs the effects of nitric oxide

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Sildenafil

18
Q

Acts rapidly to dilate arteries but not veins

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Nifedipine (high dose of it)

19
Q

Cannot be used to treat asthma

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Metoprolol

20
Q

May cause edema

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CCB?

Pharmacology (Fall) (28 decks)

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