The 11 Antihypertensive Classes
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Episode 6 is ready! File: ### Episode 6 Overview – The 11 Antihypertensive Classes Hosts: Alex & Jordan (same voices, witty + clear style) Big Picture: Blood pressure = how hard the heart pushes × how tight the pipes are × how much fluid is in the pipes. All 11 classes covered with: - Examples - Mechanism of action (in plain language) - Key adverse effects - Practical nursing tips Classes included: 1. Alpha-adrenergic blockers (doxazosin, tamsulosin) 2. Calcium-channel blockers (amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil) 3. Thiazide diuretics (hydrochlorothiazide) 4. Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone) 5. Vasodilators (hydralazine, nitroprusside, nitroglycerin) 6. Cardioselective β-blockers (metoprolol) 7. Nonselective β-blockers (propranolol, sotalol) 8. α1 + β blockers (carvedilol, labetalol) 9. ACE inhibitors (benazepril, lisinopril) 10. ARBs (losartan, valsartan) 11. Loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide) Interactive questions with rationales baked in (first-dose timing, angioedema priority, dry cough, potassium risks). Listen, pause, answer out loud — this one is built for actual retention. Enjoy Episode 6!
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