Pharm 2 exam 1 Flashcards
Furosemide
Diuretic
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Diuretic
Spironolactone
Diuretic
Mannitol
Diuretic
Diuretic common uses
- Edema (peripheral (right) &pulmonary (left))
- Hypertension
- Heart failure (kidney goes first)
Diuretic mechanism of action
Cause the kidney to excrete more sodium than they normally would. Since water likes to follow sodium, this causes an increase in urine volume.
Which part of the kidney does mannitol start working?
Proximal convoluted tubule
- Starts the earliest so it is the most powerful
Which part of the kidney does furosemide start working?
Ascending limb of loop of Henle
- Starts second earliest so its the second most powerful
Which part of the kidney does Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) start working?
Early distal convoluted tubule
- third strongest
Which part of the kidney does spironolactone start working?
Late distal convoluted tubule
- least strongest
All Diuretic common themes
- Dehydration
- Orthostatic hypotenstion
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Nocturia (take before 1400)
Furosemide specific common themes and teaching clients
- Only for edema or heart failure
- Hypokalemia (low potassium) is a major issue
- Ototoxicity (tinnitus)
Teach clients
- Signs of hypokalemia (feel weak, tired, cramps, nausea and vomiting)
- Eat foods rich in potassium
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) specific common themes
- Often initial drug of choice for hypertension
- Hypokalemia is a major issue
- Not ototoxic
Spironolactone specific common themes
- Potassium-sparing diuretic (increases)
- Avoid potassium-rich foods and salt substitutes
Mannitol specific common themes
- Reduces intracranial pressure
- Watch out for crystallization (precipitation)
- Keep warm
- Use filters - Use filter needle and patient usually has a foley catheter
- Makes blood hypertonic (fluid goes into the blood stream)
What types of drugs are Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
ACE inhibitors mechanism of action
Block the enzyme that converts angiotensin-I to its active form. This causes vasodilation and prevents the release of aldosterone from the adrenal glands, causing excretion of sodium and water.
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) mechanism of action
Block angiotensin-II receptors in the adrenal glands. This causes vasodilation and prevents the release of aldosterone from the adrenal glands, causing excretion of sodium and water
Captopril
ACE inhibitor
Enalapril
ACE inhibitor
Lisinopril
ACE inhibitor
Losartan
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARBs)
RAAS meds common uses
- Hypertension
- Heart Failure
- Cardioprotection (following MI) (ACE inhibitors)
Notable Problems with RAAS meds
- First-dose orthostatic hyotension
- Hyperkalemia
- Persistent cough (ACE inhibitors only) 10%
- Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, tongue) (0.1% in Caucasians and 0.2% in African Americans)
- Dry, persistent cough (ACE inhibitors)
Calcium Channel Blockers mechanism of action
Block calcium channels in arteries/arterioles. This causes them to relax, decreasing blood pressure. Some CCBs also block calcium channels in the heart, causing the heart rate to decrease
Nifedipide
Calcium Channel Blockers
Amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blockers
Verapamil
Calcium Channel Blockers
Dilitiazem
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers common uses
- Hypertension
- Angina pectoris (chest pain)
- Cardiac dysrhythmias (only verapamil & dilitiazem)