Table 13-5 Adverse Effects

Question 1

Enalapril

Answer 1

cough, angioedema, renal failure, hyperkalemia, neutropenia, and proteinuria.

Question 2

Enalapril class

Answer 2

(Ace-inhibitor)

Question 3

Lisinopril-

Answer 3

cough, angioedema, renal failure, hyperkalemia, neutropenia, and proteinuria.

Question 4

Lisinopril class

Answer 4

(Ace-inhibitor)

Question 5

Cozaar / Losartan se’s -

Answer 5

Similar to ACE inhibitors, but do not cause cough

Question 6

Cozaar / Losartan class

Answer 6

(Angiotensin-Receptor Antagonists) (ARBs)

Question 7

Diovan/ Valsartan drug class

Answer 7

(Angiotensin-Receptor Antagonists) (ARBs)

Question 8

Diovan/ Valsartan

Answer 8

Similar to ACE inhibitors, but do not cause cough

Question 9

Atenolol
Metoprolol
Propranolol

Answer 9

Fatigue; depression; bradycardia; decreased exercise tolerance; congestive heart failure; aggravate peripheral arterial insufficiency; aggravate allergic reactions; bronchospasm; mask symptoms of and delay in recovery from hypoglycemia; Raynaud phenomenon; insomnia; vivid dreams or hallucinations; acute mental disorder; impotence; increased serum triglycerides.

Question 10

Atenolol class

Answer 10

(Beta blocker)

Selective B1

Question 11

Metoprolol class

Answer 11

Beta Blocker

Selective B1

Question 12

Propranolol class

Answer 12

Beta blocker

Non selective

Question 13

Coreg /Carvedilol

Answer 13

Similar to other β-adrenergic blocking drugs, but more orthostatic hypotension; no effect on serum lipids.

Question 14

Coreg class

Answer 14

Beta-blocker

Non selective a1, b1, b2

Question 15

Labetalol (generic) -

Answer 15

Similar to other β-adrenergic blocking drugs, but more orthostatic hypotension; no effect on serum lipids

Question 16

Labetalol (generic) class -

Answer 16

Beta-blocker

non selective a1, b1, b2

Question 17

Nebivolol (Bystolic)

Answer 17

Vasodilator due to nitric oxide–mediated action

Question 18

Nebivolol (Bystolic) class:

Answer 18

Beta-blocker

selective b1

Question 19

Lasix –

Answer 19

(Loop diuretic)

Dehydration; circulatory collapse; hypokalemia; hyponatremia; hypomagnesemia; hyperglycemia; metabolic alkalosis; hyperuricemia; blood dyscrasias; rashes; lipid changes as with thiazide-type diuretics.

Question 20

Torsemide –

Answer 20

(Loop diuretic)

Dehydration; circulatory collapse; hypokalemia; hyponatremia; hypomagnesemia; hyperglycemia; metabolic alkalosis; hyperuricemia; blood dyscrasias; rashes; lipid changes as with thiazide-type diuretics.

Question 21

Spironolactone –

Answer 21

(Aldosterone Antagonists)

Hyperkalemia; hyponatremia; mastodynia; gynecomastia; menstrual abnormalities; GI disturbances; rash.

Question 22

Cardizem & Verapamil –

Answer 22

Dizziness; headache; edema; constipation (especially verapamil); AV block; bradycardia; heart failure; lupus-like rash.

Question 23

Cardizem class

Answer 23

Calcium channel blocker

Question 24

Verapamil class

Answer 24

Calcium ch blocker

Question 25

Norvasc / Amliodipine | Nicardipine :

Answer 25

Dizziness; headache; peripheral edema (more than with verapamil and diltiazem; more common in women); flushing; tachycardia; rash; gingival hyperplasia.

Question 26

Norvasc / Amliodipine | Nicardipine class:

Answer 26

Dihydropyridines (CCB)

Question 27

Prazosin / Minipress

Answer 27

Syncope with first dose; dizziness and vertigo; headache; palpitations; fluid retention; drowsiness; weakness; anticholinergic effects; priapism.

Question 28

Prazosin / Minipress class

Answer 28

a1 / (α-Adrenergic Blockers)

Question 29

Clonidine –

Answer 29

CNS reactions similar to methyldopa, but more sedation and dry mouth; bradycardia; heart block; rebound hypertension (less likely with patches); contact dermatitis from patches.

Question 30

Clonidine class

Answer 30

a2 / (Central α-Adrenergic Agonists)

Question 31

Mehyldopa class and adverse effects

Answer 31

(Central α-Adrenergic Agonists) Sedation but not as much as Clonidine

Question 32

Mehyldopa class

Answer 32

Central α-Adrenergic Agonists

Question 33

Hydralazine –

Answer 33

Tachycardia; aggravation of angina; headache; dizziness; fluid retention; nasal congestion; lupus-like syndrome; hepatitis

Question 34

Hydralazine class

Answer 34

(Direct Vasodilators) peripheral arterial dilation

Question 35

Minoxidil –

Answer 35

Tachycardia; aggravation of angina; marked fluid retention; pericardial effusion; hair growth on face and body.

Question 36

Minoxidil class

Answer 36

(Direct Vasodilators)

Question 37

drug known for hair growth:

Answer 37

minoxidil