anti-hypertensives Q2
5 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

second line hypertension treatment, commonly used.

beta-blockers (B1 and B2 antagonists). eg (atenolol,bisoprolol).

beta blocker drugs for hypertension considered safe during pregnancy

Labetalol.

most common used beta blocker drug for hypertension treatment

bisoprolol as its b1-selective

describe the action of thiazide diuretics in reducing BP (eg. bendroflumethiazide)

<p>inhibit Na+/cl- cotransporter in nephron&gt;reduce absorption of ions and water from urine&gt;increase urination&gt;reduction of volume&gt;reduce PVR.</p> Signup and view all the answers

describe the action of spironolactone.

<p>it's aldosterone receptor antagonist &gt; reduce expression of sodium transport proteins&gt;reduce sodium reabsorption and reduce K+ excretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser