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Name one caution for using ACE inhibitors as a hypertension medication.
Name one caution for using ACE inhibitors as a hypertension medication.
Geriatric, renal, Potassium increasing drugs, lactation, NSAIDs, diurectic.
What is the mode of action for Sartans as a hypertension medication?
What is the mode of action for Sartans as a hypertension medication?
Selectively inhibits Angiotensin II.
Why are Calcium Channel Blockers used as a hypertension medication?
Why are Calcium Channel Blockers used as a hypertension medication?
Block the flow of calcium in the bloodstream to stop vasodilation.
Which suffix is commonly used for ACE inhibitors as a hypertension medication?
Which suffix is commonly used for ACE inhibitors as a hypertension medication?
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What caution should be taken when using Sartans as a hypertension medication?
What caution should be taken when using Sartans as a hypertension medication?
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Which medication helps to stop vasodilation for people with hypertension?
Which medication helps to stop vasodilation for people with hypertension?
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What is the mode of action for Thiazide Diuretics as a hypertension medication?
What is the mode of action for Thiazide Diuretics as a hypertension medication?
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Which caution should be taken when using Calcium Channel Blockers as a hypertension medication?
Which caution should be taken when using Calcium Channel Blockers as a hypertension medication?
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What is the suffix commonly used for Sartans as a hypertension medication?
What is the suffix commonly used for Sartans as a hypertension medication?
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Which caution should be taken when using ACE inhibitors as a hypertension medication?
Which caution should be taken when using ACE inhibitors as a hypertension medication?
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Which medication inhibits the binding of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II as a hypertension medication?
Which medication inhibits the binding of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II as a hypertension medication?
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Study Notes
ACE Inhibitors
- Used to treat hypertension
- Mode of action: Inhibits the binding of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II
- Characterized by the suffix
-pril - Cautions: geriatric patients, renal impairment, potassium-increasing drugs, lactation, NSAIDs, and diuretics
Sartans
- Used to treat hypertension
- Mode of action: Selectively inhibits Angiotensin II
- Characterized by the suffix
-sartan - Cautions: geriatric patients, renal impairment, potassium-increasing drugs, lactation, NSAIDs, and diuretics
- It is safe to add a second drug if the first one is not effective
Calcium Channel Blockers
- Used to treat hypertension
- Mode of action: Blocks the flow of calcium in the bloodstream
- Examples:
-ipine,verpamil, anddiliazem - Cautions: lactation, hepatic impairment, geriatric patients, and avoidance with beta blockers and systolic heart failure
- Note: Calcium helps vessels to contract, so reducing calcium helps to stop vasodilation for people with hypertension
Thiazide Diuretics
- Used to treat hypertension and oedema
- Mode of action: Decreases sodium levels for moderate hypertension and oedema
- Characterized by the suffix
-thiazide - Cautions: lactation, geriatric patients, NSAIDs, diuretics, renal impairment, and potassium-increasing drugs
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Test your knowledge on hypertension medication! This quiz covers ACE inhibitors and Sartans, their uses, mode of action, and important cautions to consider. Perfect for healthcare professionals or anyone interested in learning more about these common antihypertensive drugs.
