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WorksheetsDr. Austin Antihypertensives
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
Which of the following represents Cardiac Outpout? Select all that apply
SVR = ΔP / Q
stroke volume (SV) x heart rate
(HR)– units: [volume] / [time] (such as liters/minute)
(such as ml/minute)
SVR (or peripheral vascular resistance (PVR)) is represented by MAP ≈ CO x SVR
True
False
Is the maximum pressure in mmHg during a heartbeat (occurs during ventricular contraction) - the pressure that the ventricles contract against is called afterload.
Systole (“to squeeze”):
Diastole (“to dilate”):
Is the minimum pressure in mmHg during a heartbeat (occurs during relaxation)–end diastolic ventricular volume is called preload
Systole (“to squeeze”)
Diastole (“to dilate”)
Understand this!
Yes
No
Baroreceptors detect increase in BP → increase firing rate → decrease central sympathetic outflow → decreased CO and decreased vasoconstriction.
True
False
Understand this!
Yes
No
Know this
Yes
No
Which of the following are major risk factors for Hypertension? Select all that apply
heart disease
stroke
vascular disease
chronic kidney disease
vision loss
dementia
Secondary Hypertension may occur by which of the following? Select all that apply
sleep apnea
drug/alcohol use/smoking
certain endocrine disorders
pregnancy
aging
Primary (essential) hypertension may occur by which of the following? Select all that apply
sedentary lifestyle
obesity
diet
aging
drug/alcohol use/smoking
Which of the following statements best describe the General strategies of Antihypertensive Targets? Select all that apply
Inhibit renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
Decrease blood volume
Blood vessel dilation
Sympatholytics
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics increase urination and decrease blood volume. Thiazides are most diuretics most often used for HTN.
True
False
Which of the following best describe the MOA for Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)? Select all that apply
Decrease Ca2+ reabsorption (calcium sparing)
inhibit reabsorption Na/Cl at distal tubule
↑ Ca2+ reabsorption (calcium sparing)
inhibit reabsorption Na/Cl at the Loop of Henle.
Which of the following best describe the ADRs and other effects of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)? Select all that apply
↑ uric acid
metabolic/electrolyte disruption (increase glucose, lipids)
↓ Na+, Mg2+, K+
allergic reaction due to Sulfa group
Which of the following best describes the MOA for the Calcium Channel Blockers?
inhibit reabsorption Na/Cl at distal tubule
block L-type voltage-gated calcium channels of cardiac muscle and/or blood vessels (“L” → “long lasting” length of activation)
↑ Ca2+ reabsorption (calcium sparing)
Inhibition/slowing of Ca2+-dependent action potentials of cardiac pacemaker cells
Calcium Channel Blockers are often used in specific population like elderly and
African ancestry.
True
False
Calcium Channel Blockers are divided into what two groups? Select all that apply
Dihydropyridines
NON-dihydropyridines
Dipyridamole
NON-Dipyridamole
Which of the following CCB drugs are classified as Dihydropyridines? Select all that apply
Nifedipine
Felodipine
Amlodipine
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Which of the following CCB drugs are classified as NON-Dihydropyridines? Select all that apply
Felodipine
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Which of the following drugs is classified as a 1st generation Dihydropyridine under CCB?
Felodipine
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Which of the following drugs is classified as a 2nd generation Dihydropyridine under CCB?
Felodipine
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Which of the following drugs is classified as a 3rd generation Dihydropyridine under CCB?
Felodipine
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Verapamil
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No
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Diltiazem? Select all that apply
its selectivity is Cardiac muscle > arterial smooth muscle
under
Benzothiazepine
CCB class
its binding site is extracellular
its binding site is intracellular
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Verapamil? Select all that apply
its selectivity is Cardiac muscle
its binding site is extracellular
its binding site is intracellular
its under Phenylalkylamine CCB class
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Nifedipine? Select all that apply
its binding site is extracellular
1st generation
its selectivity is Arterial smooth muscle
its under Dihydropyridine CCB class
its binding site is intracellular
A patient presents to your pharmacy with a prescription for an antihypertensive. She reports an allergy to sulfa. You state that you would like to contact her prescriber because:
Rx is for clonidine (risk of cross sensitivity due to imidazoline group)
Rx is for hydrochlorothiazide (risk of cross sensitivity due to imidazoline group)
Rx is for hydrochlorothiazide (risk of cross sensitivity due to sulfonamide group)
Rx is for clonidine (risk of cross sensitivity due to sulfonamide group)
Amlodipine targets which of the following general strategies for treating hypertension?
Inhibit blood vessel constriction
Decrease activity of SNS
Decrease circulating blood volume
Inhibit RAAS activation
Know this
Yes
No
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Non-DHP CCBs? Select all that apply
Verapamil is most selective for cardiac muscle Ca2+ channels
Diltiazem
binds cardiac Ca2+ channels > smooth muscle Ca2+ channels
Both are basic due to amine functional groups
Both Verapamil and Diltiazem undergo CYP metabolism
substrates of 2D6 and 3A4
inhibitors of 3A4
Both Nifedipine and Felodipine undergo CYP metabolism
substrates of 2D6 and 3A4
inhibitors of 3A4
Substrates of 2D6 and 3A4 and inhibitors of 3A4 are potential for drug interactions (DIs) in the Non-DHP CCBs.
True
False
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Non-DHP CCBs? Select all that apply
Inhibition/slowing of Ca2+-dependent action potentials of cardiac pacemaker cells
Inhibit Ca2+ channels of myocardium
decrease force of contraction (negative inotrope)
Decrease myocardial O2 demand
Useful in hypertension with concurrent arrhythmias
Which of the following statements are TRUE about DHP CCBs: SAR? Select all that apply
pharmacophore: 1,4-dihydropyridine
perpendicular, substituted (R4 and R5) phenyl ring at position 4 improves activity
ortho and meta substituents beneficial (lock conformation)
substitution at R1 may enhance potency and extend duration
Which of the following statements are TRUE about R1 group in this image of DHP CCBs: SAR?
substitution at R1 may enhance potency and extend duration
perpendicular, substituted (R1) phenyl ring at position 4 improves activity
ortho and meta substituents beneficial (lock conformation)
Which of the following statements are TRUE about R2 group in this image of DHP CCBs: SAR?
perpendicular, substituted (R2) phenyl ring at position 4 improves activity
ortho and meta substituents beneficial (lock conformation)
substitution at R2 may enhance potency and extend duration
Which of the following statements are TRUE about R4 and R5 group in this image of DHP CCBs: SAR?
substitution at R1 may enhance potency and extend duration
ortho and meta substituents beneficial (lock conformation)
perpendicular, substituted (R4 and R5) phenyl ring at position 4 improves activity
If we substitute the R4 and R5 group for two Cl it will become which of the following drugs?
Felodipine
Nifedipine
Amlodipine
Myrbetriq
If we substitute the R4 for Cl and R5 group for H it will become which of the following drugs?
Felodipine
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Myrbetriq
The DHP CCBs in the relaxation of smooth muscle will cause reflex tachycardia.
True
False
Which of the following are considered ADR for NON-DHPs CCBs? Select all that apply
headache
AV block
constipation
bradycardia
extreme caution in cardiomyopathy
The CCBs has fewer CNS and metabolic ADRs and minimal direct effects on renal function and used in Pregnancy C.
True
False
Know this
Yes
No
Which of the following drug candidates would be the best choice to test as a DHP CCB?
Understand this!
Yes
No
Desmopressin (DDAVP) is a synthetic derivative of ADH used for conditions such as diabetes insipidus.
True
False
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Angiotensin II? Select all that apply
stimulates release of aldosterone, which enhances sodium and water retention
vasoconstriction of arterioles (in glomerular arterioles effect on efferent > than afferent) → raises BP and decreases renal blood flow
is responsible for many of the effects associated with RAAS activation
stimulates release of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH; also known as vasopressin) from pituitary gland which further enhances sodium and water retention
Prostaglandins can also stimulate renin secretion.
True
False
Know this
Yes
No
Inflammatory mediator and vasodilator (induces release of substances such as NO and prostacyclin).
Bradykinin
Prostaglandins
Which of the following is the MOA for Renin Inhibitor?
prevent conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
block L-type voltage-gated calcium channels of cardiac muscle and/or blood vessels
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Renin Inhibitor? Select all that apply
Boxed warning: fetal toxicity
aliskiren (Tekturna®)
Warnings: hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension, decline in renal function (especially early in therapy; ↑SCr and BUN)
prevent conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
DIs: caution with ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs, potassium sparing agents
Which of the following drugs classifications will cause fetal toxicity as a Boxed Warning? Select all that apply
Renin Inhibitor
ACE Inhibitors (ACEIs) “-pril”
CCB
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) “sartan”
Which of the following statements are TRUE about ACE Inhibitors (ACEIs) “-pril”? Select all that apply
Boxed warning: fetal toxicity
bind Zn2+, arginine residue, and two hydrophobic pockets of ACE
(these four binding interactions are required for ACEIs)
inhibit conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
also blocks degradation of bradykinin
Most are prodrugs (except: lisinopril, captopril, enalapril)
ester improves bioavailability (is then hydrolyzed)
prevent conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
Which of the following is the only IV ACE Inhibitor?
Ramipril
Enalapril
Monopril
Lisinopril
ACE Inhibitors are most metabolized by phase II conjugation.
True
False
Which of the following are TRUE about the role of Bradykinin? Select all that apply
inflammatory peptide is not degraded (due to inhibition of ACE)
cough: sensitization of sensory neurons increases cough reflex
described as dry, hacking cough
angioedema: increased vascular permeability; most pronounced in head and neck
Neutral effects
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Yes
No
Most ACEIs; second carboxylate formed by ester hydrolysis.
True
False
Which of the following statements describe this image? Select all that apply
thiol (sulfhydryl) may be associated with taste disturbances and rash
Sulfur containing
Captopril
thiol (sulfhydryl)
interacts with the ACE Zn2+ ion
Fosinopril
Which of the following statements describe this image? Select all that apply
Fosinopril
Captopril
the phosphinate is hydrolyzed to phosphinic acid (prodrug)
this group interacts with the ACE Zn2+ ion
Benazepril
Which of the following statements describe this image? Select all that apply
Dicarboxylate
Benazepril
most ACEIs; second carboxylate formed by ester hydrolysis
Captopril
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Yes
No
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) “sartan”? Select all that apply
Boxed warning: fetal toxicity
most are metabolized by phase II conjugation (glucuronidation)
Competitive antagonists of AT1 receptors
Include a tetrazole and/or imidazole groups
metabolites are inactive (exception: losartan has active metabolite)
Which of the following are ADRs for ARBs? Select all that apply
angioedema (less risk)
headache, (slight) increase in risk of MI
hyperkalemia
hypotension, dizziness
Which of the following will cause Drug Interactions with ARBs? Select all that apply
hypotensive (including other RAAS inhibitors)
diuretics
NSAIDs
Acetaminophen
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Yes
No
Decrease volume/preload
Diuretics
Vasodilators
Open K+ channels and hyperpolarize membrane, prevents depolarization and activation of voltage-dependent Ca2+ channels. Not preferred agents for hypertension
Diuretics
Vasodilators
Which of the following drugs will cause tachycardia, Na+ retention, lupus-like syndrome as ADRs.
Hydralazine
Lisinopril
Which of the following drugs is reserved for severe hypertension ?
Minoxidil
Hydralazine
Inhibit sodium/water retaining effects of aldosterone
Diuretics
Aldosterone antagonists
Inpatient hypertensive emergency: nitroprusside (releases NO; IV use only → may be lethal if taken orally)
True
False
Which of the following is an effect of angiotensin II that may be decreased by inhibiting RAAS?
Growth of cardiovascular cells
Release of aldosterone
Vascular smooth muscle relaxation
Activity of parasympathetic nervous system
