Oral Med Review Flashcards
Hypertensive Crisis
180/120
CO*Peripheral Resistance
Arterial BP
This system controls the arterial BP
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
What do baroreceptors in the kidney sense?
Drop in BP
What does the kidney release to increase BP?
Renin
Converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I
Renin
Converts Angiotensin I to II
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Body’s most potent vasoconstrictor.
Angiotensin II
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Diuretics
Avoid these drugs in diabetics
Diuretics
Avoid diuretics in diabetics bc they raise blood sugar!
Reduce blood volume.
Diuretics
Can cause orthostatic hypotension
Diuretics
Beta blockers
End in -lol
Beta blockers
Decrease cardiac output and block sympathetic outflow.
Beta blockers
Inhibit the release of renin from the kidneys.
Beta blockers
These enhance the pressor effect of epi.
Non-selective beta blockers
Abrupt withdrawal of these can lead to rebound hypertension.
Beta blockers
These receptors dilate the arterioles in skeletal muscle and liver.
Beta 2