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How do diuretics lower blood pressure? |
Diuretics inhibit Na+ reabsorption, which inhibits water resorption, which lowers blood volume |
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what does HCTZ stand for? |
hydrochlorothiazide |
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Where does hydrochlorothiazide work? |
early distal convoluted tubule |
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What is an adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide? |
electrolyte imbalance >>> hypokalemia>>>> muscle cramps/weakness |
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___________ (___________) is the most potent common diuretic and is sometimes referred to as "loop diuretic" |
furosemide (Lasix) |
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Where does furosemide (Lasix) work? |
ascending loop of Henle |
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Where do potassium sparing diuretics work? |
late distal convoluted tubule |
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_____________ is a potassium sparing diuretic which is also used off-label for feminizinf and reducing facial hair growth in trans-gender females |
spironolactone |
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What are two beta-1 blockers used to treat hypertension? |
metoprolol and atenolol |
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Why has use of atenolol decreased? |
atenolol hasn't been proven to actually reduce heart attacks |
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Beta-1 blockers seem to work best in ____________ and __________ patients, and do not effectively treat ___________ or ____________ patients. |
young, middle-aged African American or elderly |
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What does ACE stand for? |
Angiotensin converting enzyme |
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ACE inhibitors inhibit the conversion of ____________ to ______________ which is a strong ______________ |
angiotensin I to angiotensin II vasoconstrictor |
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What is a common, non life threatening adverse effect of all ACE inhibitors? |
persistent, dry cough |
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What is the most commonly prescribed ACE inhibitor? |
lisinopril |
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What do all ACE inhibitors end in? |
"pril" |
