Beta Blockers
What do beta blockers end in?
-lol
ACE inhibitors end in this suffix.
-PRIL
ARBs end in this suffix.
-TAN
These medications end in this suffix.
-PINE
Clonidine works primarily in this body system.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
What do Beta 1 cells target? What about Beta 2?
Beta 1: Heart and Kidneys
Beta 2: Lungs
What might ACES also be useful for?
Heart failure- thinks out thickened vessel walls
Compared to ACE inhibitors, ARBS are less likely to:
What is it used for?
Hypertension but also for variant angina pain
This dangerous condition occurs if clonidine is stopped abruptly
Rebound hypertension
This dangerous respiratory effect can occur with non-cardioselective beta blockers.
Bronchoconstriction
This life-threatening swelling is an EMERGENCY adverse effect.
Angioedema
This electrolyte imbalance is a major risk with ARBs. BONUS: what is a side/adverse effect?
Hyperkalemia
Mood disorders, suicidal ideation
Severe hypotension, pulmonary edema in heart failure patients
A common compensatory effect of vasodilation is this increased heart rate.
Reflex tachycardia
Beta blocker therapy should never be stopped this way due to risk of angina or MI.
Abruptly (must taper gradually)
ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in this population
Pregnant patients- due to fetal harm
ARBs block this hormone directly at its receptor site.
Angiotensin II
Patients should avoid this juice due to dangerous drug interactions.
Grapefruit juice
Direct Vasodilators are often used in this emergency BP situation.
Hypertensive Crisis
What is the BAD FISH mnemonic?
B-Bradycardia/Bronchospasm
A-AV blocks
D-Dizziness
F-Fatigue
I-Impotence
S-Signs of hypoglycemia
H- Hypotension
This persistent side effect often causes discontinuation of ACE inhibitors.
Dry cough
ARBs carry a BLACK BOX warning for harm to this group.
Pregnant women / fetus
These patients should NOT take calcium channel blockers: those with recent MI, pulmonary congestion, or this syndrome.
Sick sinus syndrome
Direct Vasodilators can cause this autoimmune-like syndrome.
Lupus-like symptoms?