Generic/Trade
Trade name for metoprolol
What is Lopressor?
Term for a potassium level greater than 5
What is hyperkalemia?
This classification of medication blocks conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II. This increases levels of bradykinin leading to vasodilation
What are Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)?
Complications of this medication include peripheral edema
What is diltiazem (calcium channel blocker)?
What complication includes swelling of the tongue and oral pharynx
What is angioedema?
The generic name for Inderal
What is propranolol?
Term for a sodium level less than 135
What is hyponatremia?
This classification of medications reduce blood volume by blocking aldosterone receptors in the kidneys
What are aldosterone antagonist?
This complication can occur with any antihypertensive drug
What is hypotension?
These medications results in direct vasodilation of arteries and veins resulting in rapid reduction of BP
What is nitroprusside, nitroglycerin and nicardipine?
Trade name for captopril
What is Capoten?
Symptoms of this disorder include paresthesia, dysrhythmias, weakness, fatigue, and tingling of hands and feet
What is hyperkalemia?
This medication classification results in Beta 1 adrenergic blockade in the myocardium and in the electrical conduction system of the heart
What are Beta Blockers?
The following findings are indicative of what condition: HR increased by 20BPM; Systolic decreased by 10mmHg; Diastolic decreased by 10 mmHG with change of position
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Patients taking antihypertensive should be advised to be cautions with what OTC medications
What are cold and cough medications?
Generic name for Cardizem
What is diltiazem?
Symptoms of this disorder include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, leg cramps, and general weakness
What is hypokalemia?
This classification of medications block the action on angiotensin II in the body and results in vasodilation
What are Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)?
Complications of this medication can include: hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, flu-like symptoms and gynecomastia
What is eplerenone or spironolactone (aldosterone antagonists)?
This classification of medication may interact with digoxin due to causing a decreased force of contraction of the heart
What are calcium channel blockers?
Trade name for Nitroprusside
What is Nitropress?
These classifications of medication excretes sodium & water, and retains potassium
What are ACE inhibitors and aldosterone antagonist?
What are calcium channel blockers?
This medication classification can cause 1st dose hypotension and a dry hacky cough
What are ACE Inhibitors?
Many medications in this drug classification end in "zosin"
What are alpha adrenergic blockers?
Trade name for captopril
What is Capoten?
Patients taking medications retaining this electrolyte should avoid salt substitutes
What is potassium?
This classification of medication acts within the CNS to decrease sympathetic outflow
What are centrally acting alpha2 agonists?
This medication can cause the complication of bronchoconstriction
What is propranolol?
Many medications in this classification end in "sartan"
What are Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?