Hypertension meds

Beta Blockers

100

What do beta blockers end in?

-lol

200

What do Beta 1 cells target? What about Beta 2?

Beta 1: Heart and Kidneys 

Beta 2: Lungs 

300

This dangerous respiratory effect can occur with non-cardioselective beta blockers.

Bronchoconstriction

400

Beta blocker therapy should never be stopped this way due to risk of angina or MI.

Abruptly (must taper gradually)

500

What is the BAD FISH mnemonic?

B-Bradycardia/Bronchospasm

A-AV blocks

D-Dizziness

F-Fatigue

I-Impotence

S-Signs of hypoglycemia 

H- Hypotension 

ACE Inhibitors

100

ACE inhibitors end in this suffix.

-PRIL

200

What might ACES also be useful for?

Heart failure- thinks out thickened vessel walls 

300

This life-threatening swelling is an EMERGENCY adverse effect.

Angioedema

400

ACE inhibitors are contraindicated in this population

Pregnant patients- due to fetal harm 

500

This persistent side effect often causes discontinuation of ACE inhibitors.

Dry cough

ARBS

100

ARBs end in this suffix.

-TAN

200

Compared to ACE inhibitors, ARBS are less likely to: 

Experience a dry cough, angioedema, and may be better at treatment of heart failure 

300

This electrolyte imbalance is a major risk with ARBs. BONUS: what is a side/adverse effect?

Hyperkalemia

Mood disorders, suicidal ideation 

400

ARBs block this hormone directly at its receptor site.

Angiotensin II

500

ARBs carry a BLACK BOX warning for harm to this group.

Pregnant women / fetus

Calcium Channel Blockers

100

These medications end in this suffix.

-PINE

200

What is it used for?

Hypertension but also for variant angina pain 

300

What are some side/adverse effects?

Severe hypotension, pulmonary edema in heart failure patients 

400

Patients should avoid this juice due to dangerous drug interactions.

Grapefruit juice

500

These patients should NOT take calcium channel blockers: those with recent MI, pulmonary congestion, or this syndrome.

Sick sinus syndrome 

Alpha 2 Antagonist and direct vasodilators

100

Clonidine works primarily in this body system.

Central Nervous System (CNS)

200

This dangerous condition occurs if clonidine is stopped abruptly

Rebound hypertension

300

A common compensatory effect of vasodilation is this increased heart rate.

Reflex tachycardia

400

Direct Vasodilators are often used in this emergency BP situation.

Hypertensive Crisis 

500

Direct Vasodilators can cause this autoimmune-like syndrome.

Lupus-like symptoms?