ACE Inhibitors
This is the prototype drug for ACE inhibitors.
What is captopril?
This is the prototype for ARBS.
What is losartan?
Antiadrenergic drugs inhibit
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
This is the prototype for calcium channel blockers.
What is amlodipine?
This is the first step in treating hypertension.
What is lifestyle modification?
This common side effect often leads to discontinuation.
What is a dry cough?
This is one reason ARBs are often preferred over ACE inhibitors.
What is less risk of cough or angioedema?
This is a serious risk if beta blockers are suddenly discontinued.
What is rebound hypertension?
This is a common side effect that causes swelling in the hands or feet?
What is peripheral edema?
This drug class should never be combined with an ACE or ARB?
What is direct renin inhibitors (e.g., aliskiren)?
This electrolyte imbalance is a concern with ACE inhibitors.
What is hyperkalemia?
ARBs especially protect this organ system in diabetics.
What are the kidneys?
This phenomenon can occur with the first dose of alpha-1 blockers.
What is first-dose phenomenon (severe hypotension)?
Name another condition other than HTN that CCBs used for.
What is angina?
Diuretics be taken at what time of day to avoid nocturia
What is in the morning?
Why should ACE inhibitors not be used during pregnancy?
What is the black box warning for fetal toxicity?
This is the black box warning for ARBs.
What is fetal toxicity?
This class reduces norepinephrine release.
What are alpha-2 agonists?
Nurses should monitor for when administering CCBs.
What are BP and signs of edema?
A hypertensive emergency is defined as
What is BP ≥180/120 mm Hg with organ damage?
These should be monitored in patients on ACE inhibitors.
What are kidney function and potassium levels?
This is the expected time frame for ARBs to reach maximum effect.
What is 3–6 weeks?
Name one beta-blocker used for hypertension.
What is metoprolol?
CCBs work to lower blood pressure by
What is blocking calcium entry into cells to cause vasodilation?
This is the mechanism of vasodilators.
What is direct relaxation of vascular smooth muscle?
This is a rare but serious blood-related side effect of captopril.
What is neutropenia?
This is a major fetal complication associated with ARBs.
What is fetal injury?
This is the first-dose phenomenon related to alpha blockers.
What is severe hypotension or syncope?
This food/beverage affects the action of amlodipine
What is grapefruit juice?
Hypertensive urgency is defined as
What is BP ≥180/120 mm Hg without organ damage?
Most ACE inhibitor generic names end with
What is -pril?
Most ARB generic names end with
What is -sartan?
This is the common ending for alpha-1 blockers.
What is -zosin?
Most calcium channel blocker generic names end with
What is -dipine?
This drug has been issued a black boxed warning because the drug can exacerbate angina and precipitate pericardial effusion
What is minoxidil?