Hypertensive Medications

Question 1

Beta-Blockers

Answer 1

Uses: htn, post myocardial infarction, angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis

Question 2

Non-selective beta blockers

Answer 2

Propranolol and Carvedilol

Question 3

Cardioselective beta blockers

Answer 3

Potent because beta 1 receptors

Atenolol/ metoprolol

Question 4

Contraindications to BB’s

Answer 4

asthma, COPD, emphysema, bradycardia, AV block (2nd to 3rd degree)

Question 5

BB ADR’s

Answer 5

Bronchospasm, bradycardia, depression, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, hypoglycemia, HF

Question 6

Alpha Blockers

Terazosin/ Doxazosin

Answer 6

Uses: HTN w/ BPH

Contra: Cataract/ Glaucoma surgery

Question 7

Alpha ADR’s

Answer 7

Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, syncope, priapism,

Question 8

ACE and ARB’s

Answer 8

Uses: HTN, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, post-MI, HF

Improves left ventricular ejection fraction and survival post MI

Question 9

BB warning ACE/ ARB’s

Answer 9

STOP immediately if pregnant

Question 10

ACE/ ARB ADR’s

Answer 10

Angioedema, anaphylactoid reactions, ACE cough, hyperkalemia

Question 11

CCB

Answer 11

Uses: htn, angina, arrhythmias, raynauds phenomenon (1st line)

Question 12

CCB contraindications

Answer 12

AV block (2nd and 3rd), bradycardia, CHF

Question 13

CCB ADR’s

Answer 13

HA, peripheral edema, bradycardia, HF/ Heart block, hypotension, QT prolongation, Constipation