NEW PORTAGE LEARNING NURS 251 PHARMACOLOGY MODULE 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NEW PORTAGE LEARNING NURS 251 PHARMACOLOGY MODULE 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Hypertension - -answer--most often patients are asymptomatic -headache, visual changes, and dizziness are experienced -most common of all cardiovascular diseases affecting 60 million Americans Therapy options for Hypertension (4) - -answer--Diuretics -B adrenergic -Blocking Agents -Calcium Channel Blockers -Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Diuretics - -answer--Considered first line of therapy fro hypertension -Works by promoting excretion of sodium and water which in turn decreases blood volume and pressure What are the two major types of diuretics - -answer-Thiazide diuretics loop diuretics Thiazide diuretics (what is the most commonly used) - -answer--Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) (most commonly used thiazide) for hypertension -frequently associated with xerostomia -must avoid orthostatic hypotension Loop diuretics (what is most commonly used) - -answer--Fluosemide (Lasix) is most common loop diuretic -Used I the management of hypertensive patients with CHF B-Adrenergic Blocking Agents - -answer--lower blood pressure primarily by decreasing cardiac output -considered the second line therapy