Midterm Exam) NR 565 Midterm Exam : Study Guide: Questions & Answers

What is the preferred HTN drug for patients with diabetes? (Ans- ACEI, ARBS CCB and diuretics in low doses. What kind of HTN drug for diabetic neuropathy? (Ans- ACEI and ARBs can slow the progression of renal damage and reduce albuminuria. HTN and DM warnings (Ans- B blockers can supress glycogenolysis and mask early signs of hypoglycemia and use with caution. Thiazides and loop diuretics promote hyperglycemia and use with care. Why not use CCB rather than ACEI? (Ans- CCB increases risk for MI HF patient HTN meds all except? (Ans- CCB Post MI HTN meds all except? (Ans- ARB and CCB high coronary disease risk HTN meds all except? (Ans- ARB, Aldosterone antagonist diabetes all HTN meds except (Ans- Aldosterone antagonist CKD HTN meds all except (Ans- Diuretic and B blocker CCB AND ALDOSTERONE ANTAGONIST Prevention of recurrent stroke (Ans- B blocker ARB CCB and aldosterone antagonist. HF what drugs to avoid and why (Ans- Verapamil and diltiazem they dec myocardial contractility and reduce cardiac output AV heart block drugs to avoid and why (Ans- B blockers labetalol verapamil and diltiazem suppress AV conduction and intensify AV block Coronary artery disease drugs to avoid and why (Ans- hydralazine because it can precipitate an anginal attack through reflex tachycardia