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What are the risk factors of metabolic syndrome? |
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Type 2 diabetes,Obesity,Hyperlipidemia ,Hypertension |
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fatty deposits on inner walls or arteries |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors,B3(Niacin),Bile Acid binding,Fibric Acid derivatives,Ezetimibe,Omega-3 fatty acids |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors |
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When are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors best given? |
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Who should not take HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors? |
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pregnant females,nursing mothers,patients with liver disease |
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What drug should not be taken with grapefruit products? |
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors |
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decreases LDL and triglyceride production |
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What are the side-effects of B3 (Niacin)? |
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flushing,itching rash,tingling |
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cholestyramine (Questran) |
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What are the side-effects of Bile Acid binding drugs? |
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may interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins |
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reduces triglycerides and LDL-C levels, lowers cholestrol levels |
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blocks absorption of cholestrol from small intestine |
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Side-effects of ezetimibe? |
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abdominal bloating,nausea,diarrhea |
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Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) |
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reduce the synthesis of triglycerides in the liver |
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Risk factors of hypertension? |
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smoking,obesity,sedentary lifestyles,diet (high fat),diabetes,family history,ageing process |
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Whats the first line treatment of hypertension? |
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thiazide diuretics,beta blockers,ACE inhibitors |
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What can hypertensives cause and what must the patient do when first starting these drugs? |
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Postural hypotension,remind patients to change positions slowly |
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Angiotension 2 Receptor Antagonists (ARB's) |
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What are beta blockers contraindicated in? |
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bronchoconstrictive disorders,peripheral vascular disease and not drug of choice for type one diabetes mellitus |
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treat angina,arrhythmias (commonly prescribed antihypertensives) |
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What do HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors treat? |
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What are the major risk factors of hypertension? |
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smoking,obesity,sedentary lifestyles,high fat diet,diabetes,family history,ageing process |
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Centraly acting agents (po and patch) |
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What is sometimes used in drug withdrawal? |
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Side-effects of Centrally acting agents? |
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sedation,dizziness,dry mouth |
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Side-effects of ACE inhibitors? |
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cough,headache,dizziness,fatique |
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What drug can cause gingival hyperplasia? |
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What do you have to watch for Beta blockers? |
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if apical is less than 60 or systolic is less than 100 |
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What are the names of the Diuretics? |
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Loop,thiazide,potassium sparing and mixed potassium sparing/potassium wasting |
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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
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chlorthalidone (Hygroton) |
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spironolactone (Aldactone) |
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Potassium sparing diuretic |
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Potassium sparing diuretic |
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triamterene & hydrocholothiazide (Maxide) (Dyazide) |
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Mixed potassium sparing/wasting |
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What are other uses for diuretics? |
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peripheral and pulmonary edema,renal disease,liver disorder,cerebral edema |
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What is the best way to measure diuresis? |
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slow push over two min. (20mg/min) too rapid infusion causes ototoxicity |
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What is a common side-effect of thiazide and loop diuretics? |
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What type of foods must you take with Potassium sparing/wasting drugs? |
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oranges,bananas,melons,tomatoes,potatoes |
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