Hypertension drugs

Question 1

what are the three examples of thiazide like diuretics

Answer 1

indapamide
xipamide
metolazone

Question 2

what is an example of a thiazide diuretic

Answer 2

bendroflumethiazide

Question 3

what are thiazide like diuretics used for

Answer 3

hypertension only

Question 4

what are the side effects of thiazide like diuretics

Answer 4

nausea
diarrhea
dizzy
erectile dysfunction
hyperglycemia

Question 5

what are the contraindications for thiazide like diuretics

Answer 5

electrolyte imbalances e.g.
hypercalcemia
hyponatraemia
hypokalaemia

addisons disease

Question 6

what is addisons disease

Answer 6

adrenal glands dont produce enough cortisol or adrenaline

Question 7

what are the cautions of thiazide like diuretics

Answer 7

diabetes
gout
risk of hypokalaemia

Question 8

what are some examples of non selective beta blockers

Answer 8

propanolol
nadolol
sotalol

Question 9

what are some examples of selective beta blockers

Answer 9

bisoprolol
atenolol
metoprolol
nebivolol

Question 10

what are some indications for beta blockers

Answer 10

hypertension
angina
migraine prophylaxis
heart failure

Question 11

how do beta blockers exert there effects on b1 receptors

Answer 11

decrease heart rate

decrease force of contraction

decrease conduction speed through the av nod

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this reduces cardiac workload and oxtgen demand

Question 12

where are beta 1 receptors found

Answer 12

heart

Question 13

where are beta 2 receptors found

Answer 13

lungs and blood vessels

Question 14

how do beta blockers exert there effect on b2 receptors

Answer 14

accidentally blocks

leads to bronchoconstriction

peripheral vasoconstriction

masking of hypoglycaemia symptoms such as tremor.

Question 15

what are the main side effects of beta blockers

Answer 15

cold extremities
erectile dysfunction
bronchospasm
bradycardia
fatigue
vivid dreams

Question 16

what are the 4 water soluble beta blockers that reduce nightmares

Answer 16

atenolol
celiprolol
nadolol
sotalol

Question 17

what is the acronym for cardio selective betablockers

Answer 17

BE A MAN

Question 18

what is the acronym for non cardio selective beta blockers

Answer 18

C PNS

Question 19

what is the acronym for water soluble betablockers which are less likely to cause nightmares

Answer 19

A CNS

Question 20

what is the acronym for beta blockers which are less likely to cause bradycardia and coldness of extremities

Answer 20

PACO

Question 21

what are the beta blockers which are less likely to cause bradycardia and coldness of extremities (PACO

Answer 21

pindolol
oxprenolol
acebutalol
celiprolol

Question 22

what are the main interactions of beta blockers

Answer 22

verapamil and diltiazem

insulin and sulfonylureas

amiodarone

flecainide