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HTN pathopharm (325E1) Flashcards

1
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what is the primary driver of BP

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the sympathetic nervous system

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what are the two ways RAAS affects BP

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1) Na & H2O retention (fluid volume)
2) Vasoconstrictor & H2O retention (tighter/smaller passage)
how much volume is on board in blood vessels to keep normal BP

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RAAS system

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drop in BP and/or changes in Na levels -> release of angiotensinogen (A) by liver -> kidneys release renin which combines w/ A to make angiotensin 1 -> in the lung A1 is converted to A2 by ace -> A2 + adrenal glands release aldosterone to increase Na & H20 retention or combines w/ ADH to cause vasoconstriction

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what is pathological reason for hypertension

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chronic stress that stimulates RAAS so RAAS is constantly running, not just when it is actually needed to maintain or hypersensitivity to angiotensin 2 or high secretors of renin

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other mechanisms that affect blood pressure

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1) arterial baroreceptors: receptors in the heart that sense BP and can alter by altering HR
2) vascular auto-regulation: regulates based on mean arterial pressure (MAP) so alters the resistance (diameter) in the arterioles consistent BP at tissue level

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blood pressure categories

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normal: <120 & <80
elevated: 120-129 & <80
HTN 1: 130-139 or 80-89
HTN 2: 140+ or 90+
HTN crisis: >180 &/or >120

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7
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primary HTN

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“no known cause”
complicated interactions of genetics, environment & several neurohormonal effects
SNS, RAAS, Natriuretic peptides

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what causes an overactive SNS that then leaves to increased BP/HTN

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systemic inflammation, endothelial disfunction, obesity related hormones, insulin resistance which leads to systemic vasoconstriction, overactive raas -> overtime remodels blood vessels & damages which leads to permeant increase of peripheral vascular resistance

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natriuretic peptides

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chemical and hormones that helps control renal sodium excretion interruptions in these can cause increased BP by holding onto more Na & H2O causing increased BP

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risk factors for primary hypertension

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-insulin resistance
-age: M >55, F>60
-smoking
-salt intake
-low activity
-stress
-obesity
-African Americans
-high Alc consumption
-hyper lip
-genetics

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secondary hypertension

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known cause -> treat underlying condition
-renal disorder: kidneys not sensing BP prop
-adrenomedullary tumors: constant secretion of aldosterone or release of angiotension
-adrenomedullary tumors: release epinephrine & stims SNS
-Drugs (meds)
-pregnancy

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12
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what medications can lead to secondary hypertension

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-oral contraceptives
-corticosteroids
-antihistamines
-cocaine
-amphetamines

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Signs and Symptoms of HTN

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silent killer, usually no signs
look for end organ damage (chest pain, headache, visual changes, weakness/pain in extremeities)

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what is HTN highly correlated with

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CAD bc of high demand the left ventricle causing hypertrophy -> accelerates progression of atherosclerosis and increases risk for aortic aneurysm weakened vessel walls)

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long term outcomes of HTN

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-cardiac: CAD
-Kidneys: ESRD (inc raas & sns)
-brain: stroke/aneurysm/hemorrhage (dec blood flow & O2)
-eyes: retinopathy & blindness (leading cause, inc pressure)
-gangrene, intermittent claudication

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HTN crisis

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-rapidly progression htn
-occurs more common in primary htn
-2 types: urgency & emergency (more serious)

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HTN crisis: urgency

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-no S/s of end stage organ damage
-BP >180/120
-treat w/ oral agents & gradually reduce
-causes: anxiety, pain, abrupt withdrawal

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HTN crisis: emergency

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-uncontrolled BP that leads to end organ damage
-BP: >180/120
-S/s: headache, blurred vision, stroke, brain hem, chest pain, acute coronary syndrome, heart dysry
-aggressively lower BP in mins to hours w/ IV meds (labetalol)

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classes of diuretics

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-potassium sparing
-thiazide
-loop

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MOA for all diuretics

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-increased urinary output
-decreased circulating volume
-decreased arterial resistance

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20
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how do diuretics lower BP

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decreasing cardiac output by lowering stroke volume (block sodium & chloride reabsorption)

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21
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what is the first line management of HTN

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thiazide diuretics

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22
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what is the thiazaide diuretic we will be tested on

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hydrochlorothiazide

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23
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where do thiazide diuretics work

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distal tubule

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24
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what are potassium rich you should eat when on a thiazide & loop diuretics

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avocado, spinach, watermelon, banana, beans, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, beets

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25
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what should you monitor in a pt on hydrochlorothiazide & furosemide

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potassium labs

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26
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what is the loop diuretic we will be tested on

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furosemide

27
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where do loop diuretics work

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loop of henle

28
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what does loop diuretics cause

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profound diuresis (so used for HTN & fluid overload)

29
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what can indicate kidney dysfunction

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low urine output in a pt taking a loop diuretic

30
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why do we care about low potassium

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K+ works on our heart and if low can cause cardiac rhythm problem

30
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normal K+ range

A

3.5-5

31
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what is the potassium sparing diuretics diuretic we will be tested on

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spironolactone

32
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what diuretic is usually given with another class of diuretics

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potassium sparing

33
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what should you monitor in a person taking spironolactone

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+K because of hyperkalemia

34
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classes of sympatholytics

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-alpha adrenergic blockers
-centrally acting alpha2 agonists
-beta adrenergic blockers

35
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what do sympatholytics all impact

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the SNS (fight or flight response) which causes vasoconstriction which is usually good unless chronically wrongly activated then we need these drugs to turn it off

36
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what beta adrenergic blockers do we need to know for the exam

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-metoprolol (selective)
-propranolol (non selective)
-carvedilol (alpha & beta)

37
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two types of beta receptors

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-beta 1: found in the heart (cardioselective)
-beta 2: found in the lung (usually we do not want to block this)

38
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what pts should not take propranolol & carvedilol

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pt’s with lung disease, asthma or COPD bc it is non selective and will block beta 2

39
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blocking beta 1 receptors does what

A

decrease heart rate and contractility

40
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increasing nitric oxide does what

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causes vasodilation

41
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what can beta blockers mask

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hypoglycemia bc it prevents tachycardia which is a main sign of low BG

42
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what happens if you do not wean a pt off of beta blockers

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possible rebound HTN which causes critical rise in BP and puts pt at high risk for CV event/stroke/death

43
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when do we hold beta blockers

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HR is less than 60 or systolic BP is less than 100

44
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what alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist do we need to know for the exam

A

clonidine

45
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what selective alpha 1 blocker do we need to know for the exam

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doxazosin

46
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what are the classes of RAAS blockers

A

-ace inhibitors
-ARBs
-Renin inhibitors

47
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what conversion in RAAS do ace inhibitors stop

A

A1 to A2

48
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what conversion in RAAS do ARBs stop

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A2 to aldosterone

49
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what ace inhibitors do we need to know for the exam

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-captopril
-lisinopril

50
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what is a first line therapy for hypertension and heart failure

A

ace inhibitors

51
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what is the HTN drug of choice for pts w/ DM

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ace inhibitors (captopril & lisinopril)

52
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what is the biggest complaint from pts to switch from an ace inhibitor

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dry, nonproductive persistent cough

53
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what is the biggest fear when giving ACE inhibitors

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angioedema -> rare but most common in African Americans, it is the swelling of your larynx

54
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what drugs can pregnant women not take

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-ace inhibitors
-ARBs

55
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what should you monitor if a pt is on captopril or lisinopril

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K+ level due to risk of hyperkalemia

56
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what angiotensin receptor blocker do we need to know for the exam

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Iosartan

57
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what is the difference in angioedema risk between ARBs and ACE

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ARBs do not have the racial disparity seen in ACE

58
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what renin inhibitor do we need to know for the exam

A

aliskiren

59
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what RAAS blockers cannot be given together

A

ACE and ARBs

60
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what calcium channel blockers do we need to know for the exam

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-nifedipine (HTN)
-nicardipine (HTN)
-diltiazem (rhythm disturbances)
-verapamil (rhythm disturbances)

61
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what drug should be given for refractive hypertension in an IV

A

nicardipine

62
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who are calcium channel blockers best for

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elderly and African Americans

63
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what vasodilators do we need to know for the exam

A

hydralazine

64
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PO hydralazine is usually seen

A

in combination w/ other anti HTN agents

65
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IV hydralazine is usually seen

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in emergent settings or when PO cannot be tolerated

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