Antihypertensives — Flashcards

What four drug classes are used in the treatment of primary (uncomplicated) hypertension in patients who are NOT African American? _____

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

ACE inhibitors / ARBs = _____ serum K+

Hint: ↑↓↔

_____ may cause: Cough Angioedema

Hint: Antihypertensive drug class

Nitroprusside causes vasodilation via nitric oxide, which is useful during the treatment of _____

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

What drug is used for prophylaxis of cluster headaches? _____

What is the recommended treatment for type II renal tubular acidosis? _____

Why can NSAIDs and ACE-Inhibitors cause edema? _____

_____ and _____ diuretics can cause hyperuricemia, which may lead to precipitation of gout