cough, angioedema, pregnancy, tiredness, odd taste changes/disturbances, proteinuria/ renal insufficiency, rash, increased potassium, low bp
What are the adverse effects of ACEi/ARBs? (9)
ca, glucose, phosphate, SrCr, lipids, uric acid
What are Electrolyte Abnormalities(INCREASES) in patients on Thiazides? (6)
Na, K, Mg
What are Electrolyte Abnormalities (DECREASES) in patients on Thiazides? (3)
hypotension, photosensitivity, hyponatremia, hyperglycemia, ED, hyperuricemia, hypermagnesemia, hyperlipidemia
Common AE's of Thiazides? (8)
glaucoma, pancreatitis, SJS, Renal Impairment, Arrhythmias, cholestatic juice
Serious (Rare) AE's of Thiazides? (6)
hyperkalemia, cardiac arrhythmia, menstrual abnormalities, gynecomastia, ED
AE's of Spironolactone? (5)
dry mouth, sedation, bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension, withdrawals, rebound htn
AE of Clonidine? (6)
bradycardia, bradyarrhythmias, av block, peripheral vascular insufficiency(cold hands and feet)
CV AE's of Beta-blockers (4)
worsening of pulmonary diseases
Respiratory AE's of Beta-blockers
worsening hypoglycemia and masking its symptoms
Metabolic AE's of Beta-blockers
vivid dreams/nightmares, insomnia, mild sedation
CNS AE's of Beta-Blockers (3)
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, flushing, headache
AE's of A1-blockers? (5)
peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia, GI, depression, orthostasis, flushing, tachycardia
AE's of DHP-CCBs (7)
excessive bradycardia, av nodal block, depressed contractility
AE's of Non-DHP-CCB (3)
a
Which is the preferred HTN-agent in pregnancy due to the long-term term-data available?
a) methyldopa
b) nifedipine
c) labetolol
d) clonidine
e) thiazides
c
Which is becoming the preferred agent in pregnancy due to fewer AE's?
a) methyldopa
b) nifedipine
c) labetolol
d) clonidine
e) thiazides
d
Which is best in the 3rd trimester?
a) methyldopa
b) nifedipine
c) labetolol
d) clonidine
e) thiazides
b
Which diuretic is probably safe for pregnant women?
a) loop
b) thiazide
c) potassium sparing
HTN urgency
-no end-organ dysfunction
-usually due to non-compliance
-can be treated at home with oral meds
HTN Emergency
-has end-organ dysfunction
-must use IV medications
-can be due to compliance or organic cause
> 180/120
What is the BP of Hypertensive Crisis?