HTN DRUGS- Test 1

Question 1

Thiazide diuretics inhibit

Answer 1

Sodium, chloride and water reabsorption in the distal tubules

Question 2

Thiazide diuretics get rid of

Answer 2

Potassium
Bicarbonate
Magnesium

Question 3

Thiazide diuretics do keep this

Answer 3

Calcium-helps prevent bone loss and kidney stones

Question 4

Thiazide drug alert

Answer 4

Men have decreased libido
Caution with diabetics or those with
Hyponatremia

Question 5

Loop diuretics

Answer 5

Inhibit sodium, chloride and water from being absorbed in ascending loop.
Promote potassium excretion

Question 6

Loop diuretics not good for

Answer 6

Older adult

Question 7

Potassium- sparing diuretics

Answer 7

Throws out sodium and water

KEEPS potassium

Question 8

Foods high in potassium

Answer 8

Banana
Potatoes
Orange juice

Question 9

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 9

Vasodilation
Interferes with flux of calcium ions
NO GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

Question 10

Spironolactone

Answer 10

Potassium-sparing diuretics

Question 11

Verapamil

Answer 11

Calcium channel blocker

Question 12

Amlodipine

Answer 12

Calcium channel blocker

Question 13

Enalapril

Answer 13

ACE inhibitor

Question 14

Lisinopril

Answer 14

ACE inhibitor

Question 15

Valsartan

Answer 15

ARB

Question 16

Losartan

Answer 16

ARB

Question 17

Eplerenone

Answer 17

Aldosterone receptor antagonist

Question 18

Do not give beta blocker if

Answer 18

Systolic is below 100
Or pulse below 60
Use with caution for diabetics

Question 19

Aliskiren

Answer 19

Renin inhibitors

Question 20

ARB

Answer 20

Angiotensin II receptor blocker

Question 21

ARB nursing intervention

Answer 21

Avoid foods high in potassium

Monitor BP
Check with HCP if systolic is below 100

Question 22

Drug alert for thiazide and loop diuretics

Answer 22

Hypokalemia 
Leg cramping
Weakness
Irregular pulse 
Dysrhythmias

Question 23

-pine

Answer 23

Calcium channel blocker

Question 24

Drug alert for ACE inhibitor

Answer 24

Orthostatic hypotension

Question 25

-sartan

Answer 25

ARBs | Angiotensin II receptor blockers

Question 26

African Americans

Answer 26

Like ACEs, ARBs are not as effective unless taken with diuretics or another category- BB or CCB

Question 27

Aldosterone

Answer 27

Mineralcorticoid

Question 28

What aldosterone does

Answer 28

Increases sodium reabsorption

Question 29

Side effects of aldosterone receptor antagonist

Answer 29

Hypertriglyceridemia Hyponatremia Hyperkalemia NO GRAPEFRUIT NO ST JOHNS WORT NO NIZORAL

Question 30

People with diabetes and beta blockers

Answer 30

May not have usual symptoms of hypoglycemia because sympathetic nervous system is blocked