Hypertension Formulary Test

Question 1

Amlodipine (Norvasc) Dosages

Answer 1

2.5mg, 10mg

Question 2

Amlodipine (Norvasc) SE/Monitoring

Answer 2

Reflex tachycardia, flushing, dizziness, headaches, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia

Increased risk of angina/MI in pts w/ obstructive coronary disease

DRUG INTERACTIONS: grapefruit juice, CYP3A4 enzyme inducers/inhibitors

Question 3

Amlodipine (Norvasc) Drug Class

Answer 3

DHP CCB

Question 4

Atenolol (Tenormin) Dosages

Answer 4

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Question 5

Atenolol (Tenormin) SE/Monitoring

Answer 5

Dizziness, fatigue, weakness

Monitor for swelling, passing out, or slow heartbeat

Question 6

Atenolol (Tenormin) Drug Class

Answer 6

BBs

Question 7

Benazepril (Lotensin) Dosages

Answer 7

5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg

Question 8

Benazepril (Lotensin) SE/Monitoring

Answer 8

Angioedema, cough (up to 20%), hyperkalemia, acute renal failure

NOT FOR pregnant people

Question 9

Benazepril (Lotensin) Drug Class

Answer 9

ACEi

Question 10

Clonidine (Catapres) Dosages

Answer 10

PO - 0.1mg, 0.2mg
Transdermal - 0.1-0.3mg/day

Question 11

Clonidine (Catapres) SE/Monitoring

Answer 11

CNS depression, dizziness, fatigue, anticholinergic effects, bradycardia, reflex tachycardia, fluid retention

Question 12

Clonidine (Catapres) Drug Class

Answer 12

Central Alpha-2 Agonists

Question 13

Carvedilol (Coreg) Dosages

Answer 13

6.25/dose, 50mg (BID)

Question 14

Carvedilol (Coreg) SE/Monitoring

Answer 14

Bronchospasm, bradycardia, fatigue, exercise intolerance, depression

CI: 2nd/3rd deg heart block, decompensated HF, Post-MI, severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome

Question 15

Carvedilol (Coreg) Drug Class

Answer 15

Mixed Alpha/Beta

Question 16

Enalapril (Vasotec) Dosages

Answer 16

5mg, 40mg

Question 17

Enalapril (Vasotec) SE/Monitoring

Answer 17

Angioedema, cough (up to 20%), hyperkalemia, acute renal failure

NOT FOR pregnant people

Question 18

Enalapril (Vasotec) Drug Class

Answer 18

ACEi

Question 19

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) Dosages

Answer 19

12.5mg, 50mg

Question 20

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) SE/Monitoring

Answer 20

Hyperkalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, sexual dysfunction, increase in TG/cholesterol

DRUG INTERACTIONS: lithium toxicity

CI: sulfa allergy, anuria

Dose in the AM

Question 21

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) Drug Class

Answer 21

Thiazide Diuretic

Question 22

Labetalol (Trandate) Dosages

Answer 22

100mg/dose, 800mg (BID)

Question 23

Labetalol (Trandate) SE/Monitoring

Answer 23

Bronchospasm, bradycardia, fatigue, exercise intolerance, depression

CI: 2nd/3rd deg heart block, decompensated HF, Post-MI, severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome

Question 24

Labetalol (Trandate) Drug Class

Answer 24

Mixed Alpha/Beta

Question 25

Lisinopril (Zetril) Dosages

Answer 25

10mg, 40mg

Question 26

Lisinopril (Zetril) Drug Class

Answer 26

ACEi

Question 26

Lisinopril (Zetril) SE/Monitoring

Answer 26

Angioedema, cough (up to 20%), hyperkalemia, acute renal failure NOT FOR pregnant people

Question 27

Losartan (Cozaar) Dosages

Answer 27

50mg, 100mg

Question 28

Losartan (Cozaar) SE/Monitoring

Answer 28

Angioedema, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure DO NOT give to pregnant people

Question 29

Losartan (Cozaar) Drug Class

Answer 29

ARBs

Question 30

Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) Dosages

Answer 30

25mg, 400mg

Question 31

Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) SE/Monitoring

Answer 31

Bronchospasm, bradycardia, fatigue, exercise intolerance, depression CI: 2nd/3rd deg heart block, decompensated HF, Post-MI, severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome

Question 32

Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) Drug Class

Answer 32

Cardioselective BBs

Question 33

Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Dosages

Answer 33

50mg/dose, 450mg BID

Question 34

Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) SE/Monitoring

Answer 34

Bronchospasm, bradycardia, fatigue, exercise intolerance, depression CI: 2nd/3rd deg heart block, decompensated HF, Post-MI, severe bradycardia, sick sinus syndrome

Question 35

Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Drug Class

Answer 35

Cardioselective BBs

Question 36

Nifedipine (Procardia) Dosages

Answer 36

30mg, 120mg

Question 37

Nifedipine (Procardia) SE/Monitoring

Answer 37

Reflex tachycardia, flushing, dizziness, headaches, peripheral edema, gingival hyperplasia Increased risk of angina/MI in pts w/ obstructive coronary disease DRUG INTERACTIONS: grapefruit juice, CYP3A4 enzyme inducers/inhibitors

Question 38

Nifedipine (Procardia) Drug Class

Answer 38

DHP CCBs

Question 39

Spironolactone (Aldactone) Dosages

Answer 39

12.5mg, 100mg

Question 40

Spironolactone (Aldactone) SE/Monitoring

Answer 40

Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, gynecomastia DRUG INTERACTIONS: ACEi/ARBs/Renin inhibitors/NSAIDs - increased risk of hyperkalemia CI: potassium sparing diuretics

Question 41

Spironolactone (Aldactone) Drug Class

Answer 41

Aldosterone Antagonist

Question 42

Valsartan (Diovan) Dosages

Answer 42

80mg, 320mg

Question 43

Valsartan (Diovan) SE/Monitoring

Answer 43

Angioedema, hyperkalemia, acute renal failure DO NOT give to pregnant people

Question 44

Valsartan (Diovan) Drug Class

Answer 44

ARBs

Question 45

Hyzaar (losartan + HCTZ) Dosages

Answer 45

50mg/12.5mg; 100mg/25mg

Question 46

Lotrel (amlodipine + benazepril) Dosages

Answer 46

2.5mg/10; 10mg/40mg

Question 47

Maxzide (HCTZ + triamterene) Dosages

Answer 47

25mg/37.5mg; 50mg/75mg

Question 48

Zestoretic (lisinopril + HCTZ) Dosages

Answer 48

10mg/12.5mg; 80mg/50mg

Question 49

Monitoring for ACEi/ARBs

Answer 49

BUN/SCr, K

Question 50

Monitoring for CCBs

Answer 50

HR (non-DHP)

Question 51

Monitoring for Aldosterone Antagonists

Answer 51

BUN/SCr, K

Question 52

Monitoring for other diuretics

Answer 52

BUN/SCr, electrolytes (K, Mg, Na), uric acid (thiazides)

Question 53

Monitoring for BBs

Answer 53

HR