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20 Cards in this Set
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BPH
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benign prostatic hyperalsia (enlarged prostate)
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HA
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headache
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HTN
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hypertension (high blood pressure)
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MI
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myocardial infarction (heart attack)
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Hyperlipidemia
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high cholesterol
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EENT
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eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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azosin
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Antihypertensive- Alpha blocker
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dipine
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Antihypertensive- Calcium channel blocker
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nitr
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Coronary Vasodilator
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olol
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Antihypertensive- Beta blocker
Note: Beta- blockers are contraindicated in patients with diabetes; may mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia. |
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pamide
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Diuretic
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pamil
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Coronary Vasolidator
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pril
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Antihypertensive- ACE inhibitor
Note: ACE inhibitor's are contraindicated in pregnant women. |
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semide
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Loop diuretic
Adverse effect- ototoxicity, do not take with aminoglycoside antibiotics (amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin). |
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sartan
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Antihypertensive- Angiotension II Receptor Blocker, ARB
Note: ARB's are contraindicated in pregnant women. |
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statin
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Cholesterol lowering- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Pregnancy Category X. Warning: Statins increased incidence of diabetes, increase in HbA1c and/or fasting plasma glucose. Adverse affect: myalgia, leg ache, muscle weakness. *Do not take with grapefruit juice- inhibits cytochrome P-540 enzyme, decreases drug metabolism. |
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thiazide
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Diuretic
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angina
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chest pain
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edema
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build up of fluid
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hyperlipidemia
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high cholesterol
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