Calcium channel blockers (dihydropyridine/non-dihydropyridine) — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Dihydropyridine CCBs may cause reflex _____ (HR)

Answer: tachycardia

Flashcard 2: -blockers may decrease BP by inhibiting 1 receptors of the JGA, thus decreasing _____ release

Answer: renin

Flashcard 3: Many agents used in hypertensive emergencies are potent vaso-_____

Answer: dilators

Flashcard 4: What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil?_____

Answer: activating ATP-sensitive K+ channels

Flashcard 5: Thiazide diuretics may cause _____-calcemia as an adverse effect

Answer: hyper

Flashcard 6: Loop diuretics can be useful in the treatment of _____, especially if other comorbidities are present (e.g. heart failure with edema)

Answer: hypertension

Flashcard 7: ACE inhibitors

Answer: renal damage

Flashcard 8: What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil? _____

Answer: Direct arteriolar vasodilator

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Flashcard 9: _____-dilators (e.g. hydralazine) cause decreased after-load

Answer: Vaso

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Flashcard 10: _____ channel blockers are useful for treating hypertension

Answer: Ca2+

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