Hypertensive Emergencies/Urgencies Flashcards
What is the mechanism of action for nitroprusside?
What is the onset of action and duration of nitroprusside?
What drug combination is best for the treatment of aortic dissection?
What are some adverse effects of nitroprusside?
What is the mechanism of action of nicardipine?
What is the onset of action and duration of action for nicardipine?
What are some special indications for nicardipine?
What is a precaution for the admin of nicardipine?
What is the mechanism of action for labetalol?
What are some adverse effects of labetalol?
What is the mechanism of action for esmolol?
What is the onset of action and duration of action for esmolol?
What are some special indications for esmolol?
What is the mechanism of action for fenoldopam?
What is the onset of action and the duration of action for fenoldopam?
What is the mechansim of action for nitroglycerin?
What is the onset of action and duration of action for nitroglycerin?
What is nitroglycerin ideal for the managment of hypertension in?
What is the mechanism of action for enalapril?
What is the onset of action and duration of action for enaparil?
What is a special indication for the administration of enaparil in the treatment of a hypertension?
Acute left ventricular failure
What is the mechanism of action for hydralazine and diazoxide?
What is a special indication for hydralazine and diazoxide in the treatement of hypertension?
What are some adverse effects of hydralazine and diazoxide?
What is the mechanism of action of phentolamine?
What is a special indication for phentolamine in the treatment of hypertension?
What is the mechanism of action for captopril?
What is the onset of action and duration of action for captopril?
What is the mechanism of action for clonidine?
What is the onset of action and duration of action for clonidine?
What is the onset of action and duration of action for ORAL labetalol?
What are the drugs of choice for malignant HTN and hypertensive encephalopathy?
What are the DOC for treatment of HTN in ischemic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or intracerebral hemorrhage?
What is the DOC in the treatment of HTN with acute pulmonary edema?
What is the DOC in the treatment of HTN in patients with Angina or MI?
What is the DOC in the treatment of HTN in pts with aortic dissection?
What is the DOC in the treatment of HTN induced by withdrawal of anti-HTN therapy?
What is the DOC in the treatment of HTN with an acute increase in sympathetic activity?
What is the DOC in the treatment of HTN in pregnant patients or with ecclampsia?
