USA NU578 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
ANSWERED CORRECTLY AND
GRADED A+
Used to treat HTn and edema associated with 💗 failure - Answer-Loop diuretics and
thiazides
p.456
These hypertensive meds can cause REFLEX TACHYCARDIA, dizziness, gingival
hyperplasia, peripheral edema - Answer-CCBs
Dihydropyridines
p. 508
These hypertensive meds block glocogenolysis and mask early signs of hypoglycemia. -
Answer-Beta blockers
p. 511
Hypentensive drug treatment for diabetic - Answer-ACEIs, ARBs, CCBs, and diuretics in
low doses
p.511
These 2 classes of antihypertensives ⬇️ mortality and morbidity - Answer-Beta blockers
and diuretics
p.511
These drugs slow progression of renal damage and ⬇️ albuminuria - Answer-ACEIs
and ARBs
p. 511
Drug of choice for hypertensive emergencies - Answer-Nitroprusside (IV)
Nipride
p.515
______ ⬆️ Renal excretion of potassium and - Answer-Aldosterone
_______ is the most abundant intracellular cation - Answer-Potassium
Two categories dihydropyridines (smooth muscles affected)
Nondihydropyridines (affect calcium channels) - Answer-CCB
, In high doses _______ stimulates K+ uptake by cells - Answer-Insulin
What is the most modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure,
ESRD, pvd - Answer-Blood pressure
Do not abruptly d/c these drugs - Answer-CCB
Normal BP - Answer-<120/<80
PreHTN - Answer-120-139/80-89
Stage I HTN - Answer-140-159/90-99
Initial treatment of HTN in blacks including those with diabetes - Answer-Thiazides
CCBs
Stage II HTN - Answer-160⬆️/100⬆️
Thiazides - Answer-First drug of choice for HTN
Initial treatment of HTN in non-blacks includind those with diabetics - Answer-Thiazide
diuretic
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
CCB
Side effects of thiazide diuretics are______ - Answer-hypokalemia
hyperglycemia
Hyperuricemia
⬆️ Cholesterols
These BP meds dilate arterioles. Don't affect veins - Answer-CCB
These drugs are contraindicated in sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block,
use with care in HF - Answer-Beta blockers
These meds cause bradycardia, ⬇️AV conduction, ⬇️ Contractility - Answer-Beta
Blockers
Midair/Amiloride - Answer-K+ sparing drug with quickest onset
Natruretic peptides - Answer-Defend the CV systemfrom fluid overloadbyn⬇️ Blood vol
and promoting vasodilation
B1
B2
ANSWERED CORRECTLY AND
GRADED A+
Used to treat HTn and edema associated with 💗 failure - Answer-Loop diuretics and
thiazides
p.456
These hypertensive meds can cause REFLEX TACHYCARDIA, dizziness, gingival
hyperplasia, peripheral edema - Answer-CCBs
Dihydropyridines
p. 508
These hypertensive meds block glocogenolysis and mask early signs of hypoglycemia. -
Answer-Beta blockers
p. 511
Hypentensive drug treatment for diabetic - Answer-ACEIs, ARBs, CCBs, and diuretics in
low doses
p.511
These 2 classes of antihypertensives ⬇️ mortality and morbidity - Answer-Beta blockers
and diuretics
p.511
These drugs slow progression of renal damage and ⬇️ albuminuria - Answer-ACEIs
and ARBs
p. 511
Drug of choice for hypertensive emergencies - Answer-Nitroprusside (IV)
Nipride
p.515
______ ⬆️ Renal excretion of potassium and - Answer-Aldosterone
_______ is the most abundant intracellular cation - Answer-Potassium
Two categories dihydropyridines (smooth muscles affected)
Nondihydropyridines (affect calcium channels) - Answer-CCB
, In high doses _______ stimulates K+ uptake by cells - Answer-Insulin
What is the most modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease, stroke, heart failure,
ESRD, pvd - Answer-Blood pressure
Do not abruptly d/c these drugs - Answer-CCB
Normal BP - Answer-<120/<80
PreHTN - Answer-120-139/80-89
Stage I HTN - Answer-140-159/90-99
Initial treatment of HTN in blacks including those with diabetes - Answer-Thiazides
CCBs
Stage II HTN - Answer-160⬆️/100⬆️
Thiazides - Answer-First drug of choice for HTN
Initial treatment of HTN in non-blacks includind those with diabetics - Answer-Thiazide
diuretic
ACE Inhibitor
ARB
CCB
Side effects of thiazide diuretics are______ - Answer-hypokalemia
hyperglycemia
Hyperuricemia
⬆️ Cholesterols
These BP meds dilate arterioles. Don't affect veins - Answer-CCB
These drugs are contraindicated in sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block,
use with care in HF - Answer-Beta blockers
These meds cause bradycardia, ⬇️AV conduction, ⬇️ Contractility - Answer-Beta
Blockers
Midair/Amiloride - Answer-K+ sparing drug with quickest onset
Natruretic peptides - Answer-Defend the CV systemfrom fluid overloadbyn⬇️ Blood vol
and promoting vasodilation
B1
B2
