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21 Cards in this Set
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Most potent diuretic
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Loop diuretics
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1st line therapy for patients with angina or hypertension right after an MI
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Beta blockers
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B1 adrenergic receptors cause what?
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Cardiac stimulation
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B2 adrenergic receptors cause what?
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Bronchial relaxation
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Why would a patient with asthma be prescribed a Ca+ channel blocker instead go a Beta blocker?
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Beta blockers (specifically B2 receptor) is most likely to cause bronchospasm
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Common ending for ACEIs?
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"-pril"
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Common ending for ARBs?
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"-sartan"
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First line treatment for hypertension In patients with chronic kidney disease or coronary heart disease?
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ACEIs
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1st line treatment for hypertension?
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Thiazide diuretic
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How to Ca+ channel blockers treat hypertension?
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Blocks or slows movement of Ca+through calcium channels and of the heart, causing blood vessels to dilate and decrease the work of the heart
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How do ARBs treat hypertension?
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Competitive antagonist at angiotensin II receptor sites (block angiotensin II)
Inhibit angiotensin II stimulated growth on smooth muscle of smooth muscle, reducing ventricular and arterial hyper trophy. |
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Side effect of ACEIs?
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Dry cough
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Modifiable risk factors for hypertension include?
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Excessive alcohol consumption
Low physical activity Diet high in salt and saturated fats Tobacco usage |
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Prehypertension?
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120-139/80-89 mm Hg
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Stage 1 hypertension?
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140-159/90-99 mm Hg
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Stage 2 hypertension?
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160-179/100-109 mm Hg
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Stage 3 hypertension
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>= 180/110 mm Hg
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What class does spironlactone belong to?
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Aldosterone antagonist/ K+ sparing diuretic
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What drug is recommended for hypertensive emergencies and is safe to give during pregnancy?
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Hydralazine
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What classes of drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy?
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ACEIs and ARBs
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What class of drug that treats hypertension are contraindicated in diabetics and asthma?
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Bets blockers
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