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| ACE = angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors |
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| ARB = angiotensin receptor blocker |
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| Aliskrien = direct renin inhibitor and prevents conversion of angiotensinogen to AT1 |
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ACEIs, ARBs, and Aliskiren. Which decrase vasoconstriction, decrease aldosterone rlease, and have benefit in renal protection and heart failure? |
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Some patients are now receiving both ACEI and ARB together as apart of their therapy. What is the side effect of concern in doing this? |
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Both incrase potassium levels. And so potassium requires careful monitoring.
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| What is the normal level of potassium? |
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| When ae ARBs given are they considered first- line? |
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They are considered first line but ARBs are given if patient is intolerant to ACEIs (dry cough) in practice |
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| What reaction must be watched out for in Blacks concerning ACEIs and ARBs? |
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Angioedema more likely to occur with ACEIs or ARBs, or is the likelihood equivalent? |
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Angioedema is more likely with ACEIs than ARBs.
If a person had angioedema with either class of agents, all others are contraindicated since angioedema can quickly be FATAL.
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Which of the ACEIs has more side effects relative to other in the same class and is not considered an optimal agent due to frequent dosing (BID or TID). |
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Captopril
Note: the others have Q daily or BID dosing |
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| Brand name for Irbesartan |
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| Brand name for Candesartan |
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| Brand name for Olmesartan |
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| Brand name for Telmisartan |
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| Brand name for Eprosartan |
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| Pregnancy cateogory of ARBs |
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| What are the side effects of ARBs |
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Hyperkalemia and possible angioedema
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Statement. Not a question.
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| Brand name for Benazepril |
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| Brand name for Captropril |
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| Brand name for Enalapril, Enalaprilat Injection |
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| Brand name for Fosinopril |
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| Brand name for Lisonopril |
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| Pregnancy category of ACEIs |
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First Trimester: Category C
Second & Third Trimester: Category D |
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| Do not use ACEIs in bilateral _____ ____ stenosis |
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| renal artery, renal funtion will worsen |
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| Which of the ACEIs has the most side effects? |
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| Which ACEIs can cause cough |
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| How does ACEIs affect potassium? |
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ACEIs (and ARBs) are contraindicated when what happens?
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| If angioedema occurs or has occured in past treatment |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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| Statment. Not a question. |
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| How does Aliskiren affect furosemide levels? |
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decreases the level of furosemide
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