Picmonic (prt. 1 youtube) pharmacology

Antihypertensives are

Beta blockers, ace inhibitors, ARBs, CCBs, Loop diuretics

Beta blockers end in

-olol

When taking beta blockers, monitor…

Heart rate!

Beta blockers (-olol) are used for

Hypertension, heart failure, angina

If pt is taking beta blockers and has low hr, what would the nurse do?

Hold the med and notify the fuckass provider

As a nurse we should be worried bc beta blockers mask what?

The signs of hypoglycemia (tachycardia, diaphoresis)

Don’t give beta blockers to pt with

1. Heart block

2. Asthma (can cause broncho-constriction)

Ace inhibitors end in

-pril

The ACE in Ace inhibitors stands for what

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors

(This enzyme is in the stupid ass lung)

Ace inhibitor side effect we should look out for isssss

A dry cough (ho)

Opposite/adverse effects of ACE inhibitors include:

Hypotension

Dry cough (ho)

Hyperkalemia

sometimes Angioedema

ACE inhibitors first dose effect is syncope (fainting) on rising, so have your client

Stand up slowly!

ARBs end in

-sartan

ARB stands for

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker

ARBs side effect to worry about is what nig?

ANGIOEDEMA (look for swelling in the lips)

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are cautioned or shouldn’t be used during

Pregnancy (Can affect baby)

Renal artery stenosis (Decrease kidney perfusion)

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) end in

-dipines

The 3 different classes of Calcium channel blockers are

1. Dihydropyridines (Die-hydro-peri-deens)

-dipines

2. Phenylakylamines (Feno-alka-mines)

*Verapamil

3. Benzothiazepines (Ben-zo-thigh-a-peens)

*Diltiazem

There are three kinds of CCBs because dihydropyridimes (-dipines) are more

Vasoselective (mainly effects blood vessels)

There are three kinds of CCBs because phenylalkamines (verapamil) and benzothiazepines (diltiazem) are more

Cardioselective (mainly effects the heart)

Or cardioselective and Vasoselective

The -dipines are used for

(Hypertension) Blood pressure

Diltiazem and verapamil are commonly used for

AFIB for rate control

The common side effect to look for with CCBs is

Peripheral edema (in the legs)

Constipation

Loop diuretics

-semide

The loop diuretic Ethacrynic Acid is different bc it can be given to someone with a

Sulfa allergy (unlike others)

Loop diuretics cause you to pee a lot and lose

Potassium and calcium

A side effect of loop diuretics to look out for is

Ototoxicity (tinnitus)