PTCB Study Guide 2022 Questions & Answers

common side effects of angiotensin II receptor blockers (A2RBs) and common interactions - ANSWER-- changes in urination, weakness, weight gain, lightheadedness, and fainting - other blood pressure medications, including ACE inhibitors, aliskiren, lithium, NSAIDS; anything containing potassium, and alcohol candesartan - ANSWER-atacand (A2RB) irbesartan - ANSWER-avapro (A2RB) losartan - ANSWER-cozaar (A2RB) telmisartan - ANSWER-micardis (A2RB) valsartan - ANSWER-diovan (A2RB) common side effects of beta blockers and common interactions - ANSWER--fatigue, cold hands, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping, erectile disfunction, depression, bradycardia, hypotension/syncope - amiodarone, clonidine, diltiazem, cyclosporine, digoxin, fluconazole, reserpine, rifampin, verapamil, MAO inhibitors, and alcohol Acebutolol - ANSWER-sectral beta blocker atenolol - ANSWER-tenormin beta blocker betaxolol - ANSWER-kerlone beta blocker bisoprolol - ANSWER-zebeta beta blocker carvedilol - ANSWER-coreg beta blocker metoprolol - ANSWER-lopressor beta blocker nadolol - ANSWER-corgard beta blocker penbutolol - ANSWER-levatol pindolol - ANSWER-visken betta blocker propanolol - ANSWER-inderal beta blocker common side effects of calcium channel blockers and common interactions - ANSWER- - dizziness, swelling of the ankles or feet, blurred vision, cough, fatigue, weight gain, cold sweats - clarithromycin, cyclosporin