Antihypertensives — Flashcards

What effect do ACE inhibitors have on bradykinin activity? _____

ACE inhibitors can cause an _____ in creatinine levels within the first few days of starting treatment

Mycophenolate mofetil use is associated with _____-tension

What effect may ARBs have on potassium levels? _____

What effect may thiazide diuretics have on serum lipid levels (e.g. cholesterol, triglycerides)?_____

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can prevent the metabolism of tyramine (e.g. from wine or cheese ingestion), causing a _____ crisis

What drug class do chlorthalidone, metolazone and indapamide belong to?_____

Which antacid is associated with proximal muscle weakness and seizures if overused? _____

What effect may thiazide diuretics have on serum K+ levels?_____

Nitroprusside promotes smooth muscle relaxation by increasing _____ (via direct release of NO)