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Dihydropyridine CCBs may cause reflex _____ (HR)

Beta-blockers may decrease BP by inhibiting beta-1 receptors of the JGA, thus decreasing _____ release

Many agents used in hypertensive emergencies are potent vaso-_____

What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil?_____

Thiazide diuretics may cause _____-calcemia as an adverse effect

Loop diuretics can be useful in the treatment of _____, especially if other comorbidities are present (e.g. heart failure with edema)

ACE inhibitors: Major renal-related contraindication/teratogenic effect?

What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil? _____

_____-dilators (e.g. hydralazine) cause decreased after-load

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ACE inhibitors and ARBs primarily cause _____ of the efferent arteriole of the kidney

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Flashcard 1: Dihydropyridine CCBs may cause reflex _____ (HR)

Answer: tachycardia

Flashcard 2: Beta-blockers may decrease BP by inhibiting beta-1 receptors of the JGA, thus decreasing _____ release

Answer: renin

Flashcard 3: Many agents used in hypertensive emergencies are potent vaso-_____

Answer: dilators

Flashcard 4: What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil?_____

Answer: activating ATP-sensitive K+ channels

Flashcard 5: Thiazide diuretics may cause _____-calcemia as an adverse effect

Answer: hyper

Flashcard 6: Loop diuretics can be useful in the treatment of _____, especially if other comorbidities are present (e.g. heart failure with edema)

Answer: hypertension

Flashcard 7: ACE inhibitors: Major renal-related contraindication/teratogenic effect?

Answer: Fetal renal damage (teratogenicity) / Renal failure in bilateral renal artery stenosis

Flashcard 8: What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil? _____

Answer: Direct arteriolar vasodilator

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Flashcard 9: _____-dilators (e.g. hydralazine) cause decreased after-load

Answer: Vaso

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Flashcard 10: ACE inhibitors and ARBs primarily cause _____ of the efferent arteriole of the kidney

Answer: dilation

Extra: FA2020 UPDATE: ACE inhibitors dilate the efferent arteriole, not constrict as the image below states: Sketchy Pharmacology: Cardiovascular/Renal Watch ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Aliskiren [https://dashboard.sketchy.com/study/medical/courses/medical-pharmacology/units/medical-pharmacology-cardiovascular-renal/videos/medical-pharmacology-cardiovascular-and-renal-heart-failure-drugs-ace-inhibitors-arbs-aliskiren?utm_source=anki&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=february_update&utm_content=medical] https://onlinemeded.org/spa/cardiology/hypertension/acquire?ref=anki

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