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The Vascular System Flashcards

1
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released by the kidneys in response to decreased perfusion

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renin

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2
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Released by the liver and converted to angiotensin I by renin

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Angiotensinogen

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3
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Activity unknown; converted to angiotensin II by ACE

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Angiotensin I

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4
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Causes vasoconststriction, salt retention & vascular growth

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angiotensin II

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5
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Angiotensin II stimulates the release of:

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aldosterone

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6
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Decreased renal perfusion pressure leads to: (3)

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  1. INCREASED renin release
  2. INCREASED renal sympathetic activity
  3. DECREASED glomerular filtration
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What three scenarios lead to INCREASED renin release?

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  1. Decreased renal perfusion pressure
  2. Decreased glomerular filtration
  3. Increased renal sympathetic nerve activity
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8
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Angiotensinogen acts on :

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Angiotensin I

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9
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Angiotensin I is acted on by ____ to produce angiotensin II

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ACE

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10
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What do ACE inhibitors decrease? What does this lead to?

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ACE: No angiotensin II production

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11
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Angiotensin II acts on ____ receptors

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AT1

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12
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What are the receptor antagonists for AT1 receptors?

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Angiotensin II AT1 subtype receptor antagonists

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13
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What are the 3 effects of angiotensin II acting on AT1 receptors?

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  1. vascular growth
  2. vasconstriction
  3. salt retention
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14
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Describe the vascular growth caused by angiotensin II:

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  1. hyperplasia
  2. hypertrophy
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Describe the vasoconstriction caused by angiotensin II:

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  1. Direct
  2. Via increased noradrenaline release from sympathetic nerves
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16
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Describe the salt retention caused by angiotensin II:

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  1. Aldosterone secretion
  2. Tubular Na+ resorption
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17
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AT1:

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angiotensin 1 receptor

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18
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ACE:

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angiotensin converting enzyme

19
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List the different drug class medications effecting RAAS:

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  1. Direct renin inhibitor
  2. ACE inhibitors
  3. Angiotensin receptor blockers
  4. Aldosterone agonists
20
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Blocks renin activity on angiotensinogen:

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Direct renin inhibitor

21
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Prevents ACE from converting angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2

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ACE inhibitors

22
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Blocks angiotensin II activity at the AT1 receptor:

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Angiotensin receptor blockers

23
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Blocks the activity of aldosterone in the kidneys and other tissues (i.e. heart, smooth muscle)

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Aldosterone antagonists

24
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Give an example of a direct renin inhibitor:

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Aliskiren

25
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Give an example of an ACE inhibitor:

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  1. Captopril
  2. Enalapril
26
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Give an examples of an angiotensin receptor blockers:

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  1. Candesartan
  2. Valsartan
27
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Give an example of aldosterone antagonists:

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  1. Eplerenone
  2. Spironolactone
28
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Aliskerin is a:

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direct renin inhibitor

29
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  • Direct renin inhibitor
  • Used for hypertension
  • ADRs: diarrhea, dyspepsia, and hypotension
  • DDI: Increased levels when combined with CYP3A4 Inhibitors like macrolide antibiotics
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Aliskerin

30
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Dental implications for aliskerin:

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  1. monitor vital signs
  2. avoid sitting patient tup too fast
31
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the “prils” =

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ACE inhibitors

32
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  • Benazepril
  • Captopril
  • Enalapril
  • Fosinopril
  • Lisinopril
  • Moexopril
  • Perindopril
  • Quinapril
  • Ramipril
  • Trandolapril
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ACE INHIBITORS

33
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What acronym can be used for adverse drug reactions of ACE inhibitors? (list them out)

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CAPTOPRIL

C: Cough
A: Angioedema & Agranulocytosis & Acute renal insufficiency
P: Potassium excess (hyperkalemia) & Proteinuria
T: Taste change
O: Orthostatic hypotesnion
P: Pregnancy (contraindication)
R: Renal artery stenosis (contraindication)
I: Increased serum creatinine
L: Leukopenia & Liver toxicity

34
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Lisinopril is an example of:

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ACE inhibitor

35
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Lisinopril can be used to treat:

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  1. HTN
  2. HF
  3. Post MI
  4. Kidney disease
36
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What are some dental implications for patients on ACE inhibitors?

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  1. Orthostatic hypotension
  2. Monitor vitals
  3. Cough may cause lengthy procedures
  4. If dental surgery is anticipated, evaluate risk of hypotensive episode
37
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The “sartans”

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angiotensin receptor blockers

38
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  • Azilsartan
  • Candesartan
  • Eprosaarton
  • Irbesartan
  • Losartan
  • Olmesartan
  • Telmisartan
  • Valsartan
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Angiotensin receptor blockers (sartans)

39
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Angiotensin receptor blockers ADRs:

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HDH:

  1. Headache/ Hypotension
  2. Dizziness
  3. Hyperkalemia
  4. Cough
  5. Angioedema
40
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What are angiotensin receptor blockers used for?

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  1. hypertension
  2. HF
  3. Kidney disease
41
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Drug-Drug Interactions for angiotensin receptor blockers:

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  1. Sedative meds- increased anti-hypotensive effects
  2. NSAIDs- reduced anti-hypertensive effect
  3. General anesthesia- increased anti-hypertensive effect
42
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Dental implications for angiotensin receptor blockers:

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  1. orthostatic hypotension
  2. monitor vital signs
  3. if dental surgery is anticipated, evaluate risk of hypotensive episode
43
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Pharmacology (6 decks)

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