Chapter 36: Hypertension: Drugs

Question 1

monitor for alkalosis

Answer 1

thiazide diuretics

Question 2

monitor for hyperkalemia

Answer 2

aldosterone receptor blockers

Question 3

avoid grapefruit juice

Answer 3

calcium channel blockers

Question 4

sodium nitroprusside

Answer 4

treats hypertensive crisis

Question 5

dry mouth

Answer 5

adrenergic inhibitors

Question 6

monitor for hypokalemia

Answer 6

thiazide diuretics

Question 7

one of first go-to treatments (medications) for hypertension

Answer 7

hydrochlorothiazide

Question 8

monitor for electrolyte abnormalities

Answer 8

loop diuretics

Question 9

sublingual form unsafe and not effective for hypertensive crisis

Answer 9

dihydropyridines- nifedipine

Question 10

use with caution in heart failure

Answer 10

calcium channel blockers

Question 11

decrease systemic vascular resistance (3)

Answer 11

adrenergic inhibitors
mixed alpha and beta adrenergic blockers
alpha adrenergic blockers

Question 12

dry, hacking cough

Answer 12

angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Question 13

takes 3-6 weeks for effectiveness

Answer 13

angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

Question 14

monitor for orthostatic hypotension (4)

Answer 14

mixed alpha and beta adrenergic blockers
aldosterone receptor blockers
loop diuretics
thiazide diuretics

Question 15

treats hypertensive crisis

Answer 15

vasodilators

Question 16

do not use with ACE inhibitors if patient has kidney problems

Answer 16

angiotensin II receptor blockers

Question 17

use with caution in those with diabetes because it decreases tachycardia associated with hypoglycemia and affects glucose metabolism

Answer 17

beta adrenergic blockers
mixed alpha and beta adrenergic blockers (labetalol)