HTN/Shock Flashcards
(131 cards)
What does doxazosin increase risk for?
risk of stroke & CHF
What are alpha 1 antagonists primarily used for?
pts w/ BPH
What is the characteristic of urine excreted w/ max effective doses of furosemida?
urine is ISOTONIC
irrespective of plasma ADH levels
What should be promptly administered in cases of suspected septic shock?
antibiotics
What is a potential adverse effect of B blockers (esp if non selective like propranolol)?
bronchospasm
What cation is lost w/ loop & most w/ thiazide diuretics?
Mg
MOA, indication, adverse effects of CLONIDINE
alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
to lower BP (& for ADHF, pain via epidural)
AEs of drowsiness, xerostomia
What is the significance of remodeling of the vasculature?
increased wall to lumen ratio that leads to vasc stiffness & loss of parallel resistance
sustained increase in TPR in HTN
What must BP be for thrombolysis in stroke pt?
BP should be lowered to <185/110
What defines the setpoint of arterial blood pressure?
infinite gain relationship btwn Na+ intake & renal excretion of sodium
What co-transporter in the DCT further dilutes the tubular fluid and is targeted by THIAZIDE diuretics?
NaCl co-transporter
What alpha 2 agonist is drug of choice for gestational HTN?
methyldopa
What type of shock does NOT require a drug like NE?
blood loss (hypovolemic shock)
What is HTN urgency?
HTN w/ no evidence of end organ damage
conventional means to lower BP
What is the most common reason for discontinuing use of ACEi?
COUGH
What is obstructive shock?
something extrinsic to heart is physically disrupting CO (large PE or cardiac tamponade)
When is blood used in tx of shock?
if blood loss exceeds 30-40% when concern of Hct & clotting factor dilution becomes concern
What form of HTN is more common in elderly?
isolated systolic (when walls of blood vessels become stiff & less compliant)
What is the loop diuretic that can be used by pts w/ sulfa allergies?
ethacrynic acid
What are adverse effects of CCB use (esp verapamil & dilitazem)?
CONSTIPATION
facial flushing
HA
ankle edema
What is distributive shock?
loss of arterial vascular tone and/or too much venous capacitance for adequate venous return
What adrenergic receptors in brain reduce sympathetic outflow?
alpha 2 receptors
What greatly increases risk for HTN?
low socioeconomic status
How is renovascular HTN treated?
tx w/ RAS inhibitors (v cautiously) and statins