Drug Classes & Names
Medications in this drug class typically end in the suffix "-pril"
What are ACE Inhibitors?
This system regulates BP by adjusting sodium, water retention, and peripheral resistance
What is the RAAS (Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System)?
This specific side effect of ACE Inhibitors involves the swelling of the lips and tongue.
What is Angioedema?
You must defer care and seek medical clearance if a patient’s BP reaches this level.
What is >180 / 110$ mmHg?
This CCB subclass (Amlodipine) focuses on relaxing blood vessels rather than heart rate
What are Dihydropyridines?
These drugs prevent the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II.
What are ACE Inhibitors?
This common CCB side effect causes tissue enlargement and heavy biofilm retention.
What is Gingival Hyperplasia (Enlargement)?
To avoid orthostatic hypotension, you should raise the chair slowly and have the patient sit for this long.
What is 2 minutes?
A combination of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide consists of these two drug classes
What are ARB's and Diuretics?
CCBs work by inhibiting the movement of these ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac cells.
What are Extracellular Calcium Ions?
Patients with drug-induced xerostomia should be recommended products containing this sugar substitute.
What is Xylitol?
According to CDHO, a BP reading of 130–179 / 80–109 mmHg requires this action after 5 minutes.
What is "Recheck BP and provide a written note/refer for medical consultation"?
These are the 2 most commonly used ACE inhibitor drugs in Canada
What is Ramipril (Altace) and Enalapril (Vasotec)?
These types of CCBs are preferred because they avoid sudden blood pressure spikes and "rebound" hypertension.
What are Long-acting CCBs?
This term refers to the "altered taste" often reported by patients on antihypertensive therapy.
What is Dysgeusia?
Care must be deferred if a patient has had a stroke or myocardial infarction within this timeframe.
What is within the last 6 months?