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Pharm - HTN Flashcards

1
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BP goal for people ≥ 60 yo

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<150/90

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Bp goal for people <60 yo

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<140/90

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3
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goal for people with CKD OR DM

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<140/90

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4 drug classes to choose from non-aa with HTN

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  • Thiazide-type diuretic
  • Calcium channel blocker
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)
  • Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
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5
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2 drug classes to choose from for aa with HTN

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  • Thiazide-type diuretic

* Calcium channel blocker

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What is next step if BP goal not met within 1 month

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  • increase dose of 1st drug

- add 2nd drug

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what is next step if BP goal is not met with two drugs

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  • add a 3rd
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8
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what is next step if BP can’t be met with 3 drugs from initial 4 drug class list OR if can’t use those drugs due to contraindications

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turn to other classes

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9
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what two drugs from the top 4 list should not be used together

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ARB and ACEI

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10
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What are the 5 lifestyle change recommendations (list)

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  1. Lose weight if overweight (BMI goal 18.5-24.9)
  2. DASH diet
  3. Reduce dietary sodium (<2.4 g Na/day)
  4. Increase physical activity
  5. moderation of alcohol consumption (Men ≤ 2 drinks, women ≤ 1 drinks)
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11
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Overview of DASH diet

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  • fruits and vegetables
  • low fat dairy
  • high potassium and calcium
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12
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Generic name for thiazide type diurietic

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hydrocholorthiazide

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13
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Generic name for loop diurietic

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furosemide

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14
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Generic name for potassium sparing diurietic

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Triamterene

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15
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Generic name for ACEI

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Lisinopril

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16
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Generic name for ARB

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Losartan

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17
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Generic name for non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (2)

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Verapamil

Diltiazem

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18
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Generic name for dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

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Amlodipine

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19
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Generic name for aldosterone receptor blocker

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Aldactone

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20
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Generic name for adrenergic inhibitor - peripheral

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Reserpine

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21
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Generic name for adrenergic inhibitor - central alpha agonist

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clonidine

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22
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Generic name for beta-blocker, cardio selective

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Atenolol

metoprolol from Dr. Letassy’s lecture

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23
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Generic name for beta-blocker, non-specific

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propranolol

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24
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Generic name for alpha-1 blocker

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Doxazosin

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25
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Generic name for combined alpha & beta blocker

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Carvedilol

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26
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Generic name for direct vasodilator

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Minoxidil

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27
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MoA

Thiazide-type diuretic

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  • Acutely reduce blood pressure due to diuresis
  • chronically probably mobilize sodium and water from arteriolar walls reducing vascular tone OR they directly relax vascular smooth muscles
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MoA

Loop diuretic

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Diuresis, maybe vascular smooth muscle relaxation

29
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MoA Potassium-sparing diuretic

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Weakly antihypertensive; used for potassium sparing usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic

30
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MoA ACEI

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  • Blocks angiotensin converting enzyme
    – reduced levels of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor
  • reduced levels of aldosterone (hormone that promotes water/Na retention by the kidney)
  • Net effect is reduced tone of arterioles = lower BP
31
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MoA ARB

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  • Directly blocks actions of angiotensin II, potent vasoconstrictor and stimulator of the release of aldosterone.
  • Result is reduced arteriolar tone and lower BP
32
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MoA calcium channel blocker non-dihydropyridine

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  • Inhibits influx of Ca into smooth muscle cells of peripheral vasculature = relaxation and reduced vascular tone
  • Also reduced chronotropy and inotropy
33
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MoA calcium channel blocker dihydropyridine

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  • Inhibits influx of Ca into smooth muscle cells of peripheral vasculature = relaxation and reduced vascular tone. More potent than non-dihydropyridines
  • Does not reduce chronotropy or inotropy to same degree as non-dihydropyridines
34
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MoA aldosterone receptor blocker

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Binds to aldosterone receptors in renal tubules, blocks aldosterone binding
- increased water and sodium excretion = relaxation of blood vessels

35
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MoA peripheral adrenergic inhibitors

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  • Depletes norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve endings in peripheral nervous system
  • Blocks transport of norepinephrine into storage granules
  • Results in reduced arteriolar tone and lower BP
36
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MoA Central alpha-agonist adrenergic inhibitors

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  • Stimulates alpha-2 receptors in brainstem leading to decreased sympathetic outflow from vasomotor center
  • Results in reduced arteriolar tone and lower BP
37
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MoA alpha-1 blockers

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  • blocks alpha-1 receptors on arterioles

* relaxation of arterioles and reduced vascular tone

38
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MoA beta-blockers

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• Not fully known
• Related to:
1. decreased sympathetic outflow from CNS
2. reduced cardiac output
3. reduced renin release by juxtoglomerular cells in the kidney

39
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MoA combo alpha/beta blockers

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effects of each together in one little pill

40
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MoA direct vasodilators

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directly relaxes arteriolar smooth muscle

41
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thiazide-type diuretics ADR

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  • Short-term increase in cholesterol and glucose levels
  • Decreased serum levels of potassium, sodium, chloride, and magnesium
  • Increased serum levels of uric acid and calcium
42
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thiazide-type diuretics monitoring parameters

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  • Chem-7
  • BP
  • some pts: uric acid, ca, mg
43
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Loop diuretics ADR

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  • Short-term increase in cholesterol and glucose levels
  • Decreased serum levels of potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium AND CALCIUM (unlike thiazide type which doesn’t affect Ca)
  • Increased serum levels of uric acid and calcium
44
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Loop diuretic monitoring parameters

A

Chem-7

BP

45
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Potassium sparing diuretic ADR

A

Hyperkalemia

46
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Potassium sparing diuretic monitoring parameters

A

Chem-7

BP

47
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ACEI ADR

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  • Cough (lisinopril)
  • Hyperkalemia (esp. DM and renal insufficiency)
  • Angioedema
  • Rash
  • Loss of taste
  • Contraindicated in pregnancy
48
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ACEI monitoring parameters

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  • chem-7
  • bp
  • question for ADR
  • PE
49
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ARB ADR

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  • Hyperkalemia (esp. DM and renal insufficiency)

* Contraindicated in pregnancy

50
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ARB monitoring

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  • chem-7

- BP

51
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Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers ADR

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  • Slowed cardiac conduction
  • Worsening of systolic fn in heart failure (negative inotropic effect)
  • Constipation
52
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Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers monitoring parameters

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  • BP
  • EKG
  • question for ADR
53
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dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers ADR

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  • Ankle edema
  • Flushing
  • HA
54
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dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers monitoring parameters

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  • BP
  • question for ADR
  • PE
55
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Aldosterone receptor blockers ADR

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  • hyperkalemia

- gynecomastia (warn patients first!!)

56
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Aldosterone receptor blockers monitoring parameters

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  • chem-7

- BP

57
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Peripheral adrenergic inhibitors ADR

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  • nasal congestion

- sedation

58
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Peripheral adrenergic inhibitors monitoring

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  • bp

- question for ADR

59
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Central alpha-agonist adrenergic inhibitors ADR

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  • Sedation
  • Dry mouth
  • Lethargy
  • Bradycardia
  • Withdrawal rebound HTN
  • Impaired cognitive fn in elderly
60
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Central alpha-agonist adrenergic inhibitors monitoring parameters

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  • BP
  • EKG
  • Question for ADR
61
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alpha-1 blocker ADR

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Postural hypotension – esp after 1st dose & in elderly or people with DM (impaired autonomic nervous system function)

62
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alpha-1 blocker monitoring

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  • BP

- questions for ADR

63
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combined beta/alpha blockers monitoring

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  • BP
  • EKG
  • Question for ADR
64
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direct vasodilators ADR

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  • Orthostatic hypotension (esp older pt)
  • HA
  • Fluid retention
  • Tachycardia
  • Hirsutism
65
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direct vasodilators monitoring parameters

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  • BP
  • question for ADR
  • PE
66
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LO: • Indicate appropriate initial therapy for a patient with hypertension when given pertinent details of their medical history

A

go through patient examples provided by Dr. Britton

67
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When fu after starting BP pharmacotherapy

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one month

* more frequent if significant elevation and/or complicating co-morbidities

68
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What are the three main strategies to start pharm therapy for BP

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  1. Start one drug, titrate to max before adding second
  2. Start one drug then add a second drug before maxing out first
  3. Begin with 2 drugs at once, either as two separate tabs or as a combo
69
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9 meds that can be associated with HTN

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  • NSAIDS
  • Cocaine, amphetamines, other illicit drugs
  • Sympathomimetics (common in OTC cold/allergy meds)
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Adrenal steroids
  • Cyclosporine
  • Erythropoietin
  • Licorice
  • OTC – ephedra, ma huang, bitter orange

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