preferred and least preferred HTN drugs Flashcards
1
Q
if pt over 65
A
preferred: Diuretic (thiazide), ACEI, CCB
Least preferred: centrally acting a2 agonist (clonidine or methyldopa)
2
Q
African heritage
A
Preferred: thiazide, CCB
Least preferred: BB
3
Q
Pregnant
A
Preferred: Methyldopa, labetalol
Least preferred: ACEI, ARB
4
Q
Angina Pectoris
A
Preferred: Beta blocker, CCB
Least: Minoxidil
5
Q
MI
A
Preferred: BB, ACEI, Aldosterone antagonist
Least: –
6
Q
CHF
A
Preferred: Thiazide, ACEI, ARB, BB
Least: CCB
7
Q
recurrent stroke prevention
A
Preferred: thiazide, ACEI, ARB
8
Q
Chronic kidney disease
A
Preferred: ACEI, ARB
9
Q
DM type II
A
Preferred: ACEI, ARB, CCB
Least: Thiazide, BB (increase glu, hyperlipid)
10
Q
Asthma
A
Preferred: CCB, ACEI
Least: BB
11
Q
BPH
A
Preferred: alpha1 blocker (zosin)
12
Q
Migraine HA
A
Preferred: BB, CCB
13
Q
Osteoporosis
A
Preferred: thiazide diuretic
