Mechanisms of Action
This class of anti-hypertensives are competitive inhibitor of angiotensin-converting enzyme, which prevents the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This blood pressure threshold indicates a diagnosis of Stage 2 hypertension.
What is ≥140/90?
Patients who fail to achieve blood pressure goals on >3 antihypertensive medications have this category of hypertension.
What is resistant hypertension?
Patients are advised to take their blood pressure in this position.
What is resting for 5-15 minutes with feet flat on the ground and arm resting at chest level?
Norvasc
What is amlodipine?
Thiazide diuretics work in this region the nephron.
What is the distal convoluted tubule?
This class of antihypertensive medications has common adverse effects of angioedema and cough.
What are angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi)?
These beta blockers have mortality benefits in patients with heart failure.
What are metoprolol succinate, carvedilol, and bisoprolol?
This specific diet is recommended for management of hypertension.
What is the DASH diet?
Enalapril is also available as an IV known as this brand name
What is Vasotec IV?
These medications are non-DHP calcium channel blockers (CCBs).
What is verapamil (Verelan) and diltiazem (Cardizem)?
This class of antihypertensive medications has a Black Box Warning to not discontinue the medications abruptly due to risk of exacerbations of angina pectoris and myocardial infarction.
What are beta blockers?
These classes of antihypertensive medications are contraindicated in pregnant women.
What are ACEi/ARBs, thiazide diuretics, aldosterone antagonists?
Patients with hypertension are counseled to increase this electrolyte through intake of foods such as cantaloupe, avocados, and beans.
What is potassium (K)?
Benicar
What is olmesartan?
This beta blocker has nonselective beta-adrenoreceptor and alpha-adrenergic blocking activity.
What is carvedilol (Coreg)?
This class of antihypertensive medications has a Black Box Warning for hyperkalemia.
What are aldosterone antagonists (K-sparing diuretics)?
These anti-hypertensive medications are preferred for patients during pregnancy.
What is Nifedipine, Labetalol, and Methyldopa?
For management of hypertension, patients are often counseled to keep sodium intake below this level.
Azor is a combination of this CCB and ARB.
What is amlodipine and olmesartan?
This antihypertensive is an alpha agonist and can also be used in pregnant women
What is methyldopa%?
These three lab values can be increased when taking thiazide diuretics.
What is calcium (Ca), uric acid (UA), and blood glucose (BG)?
Patients with high blood pressure should avoid cough and cold medications containing this ingredient
What is a decongestant (phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine)?
Patients are counseled to keep their daily alcohol intake below these levels (drinks/day) based on gender.
Exforge HCT
What is valsartan, amlodipine, and HCTZ?