Hypertension Treatment Overview Questions And Answers Elaborations!!

HYPERTENSION TREATMENT OVERVIEW QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ELABORATIONS!!
HTN Medications Order
Answers:Sequence in which hypertension medications are typically prescribed
Preferred Antihypertensives in Diabetics


Answers:ACEIs, ARBs, CCBs, and diuretics (in low doses) are recommended
Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment


Answers:ACEIs and ARBs can slow renal damage and reduce albuminuria
Antihypertensives and DM Warnings


Answers:Beta blockers mask hypoglycemia signs; thiazides promote
hyperglycemia
Pregnancy and Hypertension Medication


Answers:Avoid ACEI, ARBs, and DRIs due to fetal harm risk
Methyldopa and Labetalol


Answers:Drugs of choice for hypertension during pregnancy
Thiazide Diuretics Therapeutic Action


Answers:Decrease blood volume by blocking sodium-chloride channel in the
kidney
ACE Inhibitors Mechanism

, Answers:Inhibit ACE to decrease angiotensin II levels and lower blood pressure
ACE Inhibitors Side Effects


Answers:Can cause dry cough and angioedema due to bradykinin release
ARBs Mechanism


Answers:Bind to angiotensin receptors to prevent vasoconstriction
Dihydropyridines Action


Answers:Create vasodilation by blocking calcium channels in muscles and vessels
Ethnic Groups and Drug Impact


Answers:AA/Black patients should avoid ACE inhibitors; Asians may have high
rosuvastatin levels
Rosuvastatin


Answers:Therapeutic doses in Asians should be halved compared to Whites.
CYP3A4


Answers:Enzyme responsible for metabolizing drugs; absent in Asians.
HLA-B*1502


Answers:Unusual human leukocyte antigen linked to severe skin reactions from
carbamazepine.
Warfarin