Drug Therapy for Hypertension
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what is beta blocker?
HDL target level
What is > 40?
ability of tissue to transmit electrical impulses
what is conductivity?
most common manifestation of coronary artery disease
what is angina?
most common side effect of ACE inhibitors
What is dry cough?
drug class at risk for rhabdomyolosis
what is statins?
most commonly used for atrial flutter or atrial fibrillation
What is beta blockers?
occurs at rest and lasts longer than 20 minutes
what is unstable angina?
drug class where you should avoid grapefruit
What is calcium channel blockers?
what is cholestyramine?
contraindications of beta blockers
What is CV disorders, respiratory disorders, pregnancy, and lactation?
most common adverse effect of nitroglycerin
what is headache?
time of day to administer alpha-1 blockers
what is bedtime?
contraindications of fenofibrate
What is hepatic or renal failure?
most commonly used for ventricular dysrhythmias
adverse effect of aspirin
what is bleeding?
reason to hold beta blockers
What is SBP < 90 or HR < 60?
use caution when administering niacin in this patient population
what is diabetics?
patient teaching for calcium channel blockers
What is importance of followup appointments?
sublingual nitroglycerin administration (number of doses, how often)
what is up to three doses every 5 minutes?
2 systems that regulate blood pressure
what is sympathetic nervous system and RAAS?