NBDHE (Pharmacology) Graded A+

NBDHE (Pharmacology) Graded A+
1. Suffix of most Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors:


- The suffix commonly found in most ACE inhibitors is "-pril".




2. Dental considerations with ACE inhibitors:


- Common side effects to be aware of include postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure when


changing position), dry cough, and dysgeusia (altered sense of taste).




3. Suffix for beta blockers:


- The suffix commonly found in beta blockers is "-olol".




4. Dental considerations with beta blockers:


- For non-selective beta blockers, caution should be exercised when using vasoconstrictors in dental


procedures.


What are the dental considerations with calcium channel blockers? ✔️gingival hyperplasia, xerostomia

,What is the suffix for diureticss?




What are the dental considerations with diuretics? ✔️-thiazides




Postural hypotension, xerostomia (make the patient need to pee more)




What medications are used to treat hypertension? ✔️ACE inhibitors, Calcium channel blockers, Beta


adrenergic blocking agents, Diuretics




What are examples of diuretics? ✔️Thiazide diuretics (HCTZ)


Loop diuretics (Lasix - furosemide)




Inderal (propranolol) - beta adrenergic blocker


Is it selective or non-selective? ✔️non-selective beta blocker (avoid epinephrine)




Tenormin (atenool) - beta adrenergic blocker

, Is it selective or non-selective? ✔️selective beta-blocker




Lopressor (metoprolol) - beta adrenergic blocker


Is it selective or non-selective? ✔️selective beta-blocker




What are examples of calcium channel blockers? ✔️Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)


Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)


Amlodipine (Norvasc)


Diltiazem (Cardizem)




What are examples of ACE inhibitors? ✔️Enalapril (Vasotec)


Lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)




bid ✔️twice a day