AntiHTN
This class of drugs works by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme, preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This dual-action antihypertensive drug blocks both Alpha-1 and Beta receptors, making it useful in hypertension and heart failure.
What is Carvedilol?
This drug is the most commonly used nitrate and can be given in rapid-acting or long-acting forms.
What is Nitroglycerin?
This type of angina is caused by coronary artery spasms rather than atherosclerosis.
What is Prinzmetal (variant) angina?
Patients should avoid this common household beverage when taking calcium channel blockers.
What is grapefruit juice?
This antihypertensive class blocks the effects of angiotensin II and does not cause a dry cough.
What are ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)?
This class of antihypertensives may cause first-dose hypotension and requires caution with orthostatic changes.
What are Alpha-1 Blockers?
This type of angina is predictable and usually occurs during exertion
What is chronic stable angina?
This adverse effect of nitrates can be managed by having nitrate-free periods to prevent tolerance.
What is reflex tachycardia?
Patients should monitor for this electrolyte imbalance when taking ACE inhibitors or ARBs.
What is hyperkalemia?
This centrally-acting alpha-2 agonist decreases norepinephrine production and is commonly used in hypertension.
What is Clonidine?
These drugs increase sodium and water excretion while retaining potassium, making them a concern for hyperkalemia.
What are ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
This class of drugs reduces myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing heart rate and contractility.
What are beta-blockers?
This beta-blocker is commonly used after an MI to reduce the risk of future cardiac events.
What is Atenolol?
Patients taking antihypertensives should report a weight gain of this amount over one day or one week.
What is 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in one week?
These beta-blockers selectively block Beta-1 receptors and are commonly used in hypertension, angina, and heart failure.
What are Nebivolol and Metoprolol?
This antihypertensive medication reduces blood pressure by blocking aldosterone at its receptors in the kidney, heart, and blood vessels.
What is Eplerenone?
This calcium channel blocker is used for angina, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.
What is Diltiazem?
This calcium channel blocker is specifically indicated for cerebral artery spasms associated with aneurysm rupture.
What is Nimodipine?
Patients should take this precaution when moving from a lying or sitting position to standing to prevent dizziness and falls.
What is changing positions slowly (orthostatic precautions)?
This vasodilator is used in hypertensive crises due to its rapid blood pressure-lowering effects.
What is Sodium Nitroprusside?
This alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist is commonly used to treat both hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
What is Doxazosin?
This antianginal drug is reserved for patients who do not respond to other treatments and is known for prolonging the QT interval.
What is Ranolazine?
This drug should never be taken with nitrates due to the risk of severe hypotension.
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Patients using transdermal nitroglycerin patches should follow this schedule to prevent tolerance.
What is removing the patch for 8 hours at bedtime and applying a new one in the morning?