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These two classes are first‑ and second‑line therapy for hypertension
What are ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
A common first‑dose effect of ACE inhibitors and vasodilators
What is orthostatic hypotension?
All four drug classes are contraindicated in this condition
What is pregnancy?
Blood pressure should be checked this long after ACE inhibitor dosing
What is 2 hours after administration?
Patients should change positions slowly to reduce this risk
What is falls or dizziness?
ARBs work by blocking receptors for this hormone
What is angiotensin II?
A dry, persistent cough most associated with this drug class
What are ACE inhibitors?
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are contraindicated in this renal condition
What is bilateral renal artery stenosis?
Labs monitored every 2 weeks for 3 months with ACE inhibitors
What are potassium and WBC counts?
Captopril should be taken this long before meals
What is 1 hour before meals?
Calcium channel blockers are used for HTN and this condition
What is angina pectoris?
Swelling of the tongue and airway that is a medical emergency
What is angioedema?
Calcium channel blockers are contraindicated in cardiogenic shock, ____, & _____
What is severe hypotension or AV block?
A patient on nitroprusside must be kept in this position during administration
What is the supine position?
This common OTC medication should be avoided with ACE inhibitors
What are NSAIDs?
Vasodilators reduce both preload and afterload by doing this
What is direct vasodilation of arteries and veins?
Peripheral swelling seen with calcium channel blockers
What is peripheral edema?
Lithium levels become dangerously elevated when combined with these drugs
What are ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
This equipment should be available when giving calcium channel blockers
What are cardiac pacing or cardioversion equipment?
Patients taking calcium channel blockers ER tablets should never do this
What is crushing or chewing tablets?
Vasodilators are used to treat this life‑threatening BP emergency
What is a hypertensive crisis?
A toxic effect unique to nitroprusside therapy
What is cyanide or thiocyanate toxicity?
Grapefruit juice increases toxicity of this medication class
What are calcium channel blockers?
The antidote used for cyanide toxicity caused by nitroprusside
What is sodium thiosulfate?
Heart failure patients on ARBs should monitor this daily
What is daily weight and edema?