Antihypertensives — Flashcards

Dihydropyridine CCBs may cause reflex _____ (HR)

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

What effect may ARBs have on potassium levels? _____

Mycophenolate mofetil use is associated with _____-tension

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

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

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

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

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