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Pharmacology Meds Use for ATI Test
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Hypertenson Normal - 120/80 Prehypertenson: Systolic 120-139/Diastolic - 80-89 Stage 1 HTN: Systolic 140-159/Diastolic - 90-99 Stage 2 HTN: Systolic >160/Diastolic - >100 Medications to Control H ... ypertension Diuretic ("water pill"): decreases serum sodium levels and blood volume (first choice for treating medication) * Loop diuretics * Potassium-sparing diuretics * Thiazide diuretics * Beta-Blockers: leads to a decrease in heart rate and strength of contraction as well as vasodilation * ACE inhibitor: Blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II; an angiotensin II receptor blocker; blocking effects of angiotensin on blood vessels * Angiotensin II- Receptor Blockers (ARBs) * Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB): relaxes muscle contraction [Show More]
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