Side effects by class

Question 1

ACEI

Answer 1

Increasing Cr (35% above baseline is acceptable), Hyperkalemia, Angioedema (more frequent in AA), cough (dry)

Question 2

ARB

Answer 2

Increasing SCr (35% above baseline is acceptable), hyperkalemia, angioedema (less than with ACEIs)

Question 3

Direct Renin Inhibitors

Answer 3

Angioedema, Hyperkalemia (if used with ACEI)

Question 4

Beta Blockers

Answer 4

Bradycardia, heart block, bronchospastic disease, exercise intolerance, sexual dysfunction, fatigue

Question 5

Thiazides

Answer 5

Electrolyte abnormalities (hypokalemia, hyponatremia), dehydration, hyperuricemia, fatigue!

Question 6

Loops

Answer 6

Electrolyte abnormalities (hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia), dehydration

Question 7

K sparing

Answer 7

Hyperlakemia

Question 8

Dihydropyridine CCBs

Answer 8

Peripheral edema, syncope

Question 9

Non-DHP CCBs

Answer 9

Bradycardia, heart block, constipation!!!!, fatigue and exercise intolerence

Question 10

Alpha 1 blockers

Answer 10

Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension, rebound hypotension

Question 11

Aldosterone Receptor blockers

Answer 11

Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia (spironolactone)

Question 12

Alpha 2-agonists

Answer 12

Dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, drowsiness, dry mouth

Question 13

Hydralazine

Answer 13

Tachycardia (use w/ b-blocker), fluid retention, drug induced lupus like syndrome

Question 14

Minoxidil

Answer 14

Fluid retention, pericardial effusion, hirsutism