Wk 2 HTN Meds

Question 1

General Diuretics

Answer 1

BP = our body may inappropriately retain H2O to treat BP, diuretics remove excess sodium and H20
MOA:
- increased urinary output
- decreased circulating volume, which means decreased cardiac output which decreases BP
- decreased arterial resistance

Question 2

Diuretics + BP

Answer 2

diuretics decrease BP by decreasing cardiac output
- block sodium and chloride reabsorption and water follows salt

Question 3

Cardiac output =

Answer 3

HR x stroke volume