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NURS202 Exam III Pt5

Antihypertensive Drugs- Names

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centrally and peripherally acting neuron blocker reserpine: only one still available in the U.S. rarely used because of frequent adverse effects
adrenergic centrally acting a2-receptor agonists clonidine methyldopa
What is the drug of choice for hypertension in pregnancy? methyldopa
adrenergic peripheral a1-blockers/antagonists ZOSIN doxazosin
ACE inhibitors PRIL captopril -short half life) enalapril -oral and IV
Which adrenergics are not prodrugs? captopril lisinopril used in patients with liver dysfunction
What is a prodrug? inactive in administered form and must be metabolized in the liver
angiotensin II receptor blockers SARTAN losartan valsartan
calcium channel blockers (CCB's) PINE nifedipine EXCEPTIONS diltiazem verapamil
vasodilators diazoxide sodium nitroprusside -IV short acting, emergency
thiazide and thiazide like diuretics hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ metalazone
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAI's) AMIDE acteazolamide
loop diuretics furosemide
potassium sparing diuretics spironolactone
osmotic diuretics mannitol -IV only, may crystallize when cold so requires filter, mostly ICU, ER, acute setting
Potassium sparing diuretics are also known as: aldosterone inhibiting diuretics
adrenergic b-blockers LOL propanolol atenolol metroprolol
peripherally acting dual a1 and b-blockers labetalol carvedilol
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