Question | Answer |
Antagonizing to Beta-Adrenergic | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
decreases cardiac output and reduces vasoconstictor tone | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
Decreases renin secretions | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
slows heart and myocardium oxygen demand | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
causes bronchospasm and shouldn't be used with pts who have asthma | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
Impairs peripherial circulation | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
Do not stop abruptly. Sudden withdrawal may cause rebound hypertension | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
Do not use if brady or hypotensive | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
May mask hypoglycemia | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
Caution with diabetics | Beta Adrenergic Blockers |
Causes vasodilation and decreased SVR | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Indications for use: angina, hypertension, SVT | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Monitor blood sugars | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Check AP and BP before giving | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Be cautious for orthostatic changes | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Side effects include nausea and vomitting, dizziness, peripheral edema, reflex tachycardia and decreased HR | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Increases secretion of Na and water by inhibiting NsCl reabsorption in the distal tubule | Thiazide Diuretics |
Side effects include F &E imbalance, N & V, photosensitivity | Thiazide Diuretics |
Usually given when edema is a concern | Thiazide Diuretics |
Use with sunscreen | Thiazide Diuretics |
Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme | ACE Inhibitors |
Reduces conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II | ACE Inhibitors |
Prevents angiotension II mediated vasoconstriction | ACE Inhibitors |
Increases renin levels and decreases aldosterone levels | ACE Inhibitors |
Main side effects are hypotension, loss of taste and cough | ACE Inhibitors |
Aspirin and NSAIDS may reduce drugs effectiveness | ACE Inhibitors |
Diuretics enhance drugs effect | ACE Inhibitors |
Do Not use with potassium sparing diuretics | ACE Inhibitors |
Prevents action of angiotensin II and produces vasodilation | Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers |
Increases Na and water excretion | Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers |
Do not use with pregnancy | Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers |
Fewer side effects than ACE -no cough | Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers |
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