Term
| ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril" |
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Definition
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
| Block the enzyme responsible for production of angiotensin II which is a potent vasoconstrictor |
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
| tend to be less effective in African Americans |
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
| in diabetic patients show progression of renal damage |
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
| should monitor BUN/CR and K+ levels |
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
| do not give to pregnant women as cause fetal harm |
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
| first dose can often cause hypotension |
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
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Term
ACE Inhibitors (Angiotension Converting Enzyme)- end in "pril"
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalopril (Vasotec)
Lisinipril (Prinivil) |
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Definition
angioedema
hyperkalemia, also increase BUN/Cr |
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Term
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Definition
| causes release of aldosterone which causes retention of Na+/H2O and thereby increases volume (this is blocked by ACEI) |
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Term
| Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB) |
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Definition
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Term
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
| block the action of angiotensin II and produces similar therapeutic effects as ACE Inhibitors |
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Term
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
| Similar to ACE Inhibitors but do not produce cough or hyperkalemia |
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Term
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
| effective in preventing diabetic kidney damage |
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Term
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
| do not give to pregnant women |
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Term
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
| not as effective in reducing cardiovascular mortality/morbidity as "prils" |
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Term
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
| these are drugs that are usually alternative drugs for people who experience the cough with ACE Inhibitors |
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Term
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers end in "sartan (ARB)
Losartan (Cozaar)
Candesartan (Atacand)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
angioedema
cause fetal harm |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blockers CCB end in "pine"
Nifedipine (Adalat)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem) |
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Definition
Nifedipine (Adalat)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem) |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blockers CCB end in "pine"
Nifedipine (Adalat)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem) |
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Definition
| prevent calcium from entering myocardial muscle and other vascular smooth muscle producing a vasodilating effect |
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Term
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Definition
| has the least effect on cardiac contractility |
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Term
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Definition
| reflex tachycardia can occur with this CCB |
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Term
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Definition
| reflex tachycardia does not occur with this CCB |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blockers CCB end in "pine"
Nifedipine (Adalat)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem) |
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Definition
| monitor HR and peripheral edema |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blockers CCB end in "pine"
Nifedipine (Adalat)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem) |
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Definition
| maintain fluid intake and fiber intake to prevent constipation |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blockers CCB end in "pine"
Nifedipine (Adalat)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem) |
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Definition
-flushing d/t vasodilation
-headache
-peripheral edema
-gingival hyperplasia
-bradycardia
-constipation |
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Term
| Centrally acting Alpha 2 Agonists |
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Definition
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
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Term
Centrally acting Alpha 2 Agonists
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
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Definition
| Act in brain stem to suppress SNS outflow to heart and blood vessels resulting in vasodilation and reduced cardiac output |
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Term
Centrally acting Alpha 2 Agonists
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
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Definition
| give at bedtime due to sedation |
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Term
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
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Definition
| do not d/c abruptly as it will cause severe rebound HTN |
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Term
Centrally acting Alpha 2 Agonists
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
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Definition
| Methydopa causes hemolytic anemias and liver d/o; this is safe drug for use in pregnancy induced HTN |
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Term
Centrally acting Alpha 2 Agonists
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
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Definition
| causes dry mouth and sedation |
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