Wgu D027 Pathopharmacology Study Guide (Complete Solution)

WGU D027 Pathopharmacology Study Guide (Complete Solution)Color blindness and hemophilia - sex-linked traits, cones lack one or more wavelength-sensitive chemicals, you will be unable to distinguish the colors red, green or blue. Some conditions that can cause color deficits are sickle cell anemia.Thiazide diuretics mechanism of action - -Inhibit Na reabsorption in the *distal tubule*-Promotes up to 10% of Na and H2O excretion-Increase urinary excretion of other electrolytesDiuril (chlorothiazide) - 1st line drug tx for antihypertensive, thiazide diuretic, tx by reducing bld vol, increased urinationCalcium Channel Blockers - (INE)agents that inhibit the entry of calcium ions into heart muscle cells, causing a slowing of the heart rate, a lessening of the demand for oxygen and nutrients, and a relaxing of the smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels to cause dilation; used to prevent or treat angina pectoris, some arrhythmias, and hypertensionCa Channel Blockers - Dilate the arteries and reduce the force of the heart's contractionsNorvasc (amlodipine)Cardizem (Diltiazem)ACE inhibitors adverse effects - 1. first dose hypotension2. orthostatic hypotension3.tachycardia4.photosensitvity5.renal insufficiency6. hyperkalemia7. Angioedema8. Bone marrow depressionBeta Blockers - decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by blocking beta receptors by inhibiting effects of norepiEscitalopram - LexaproSSRIpituitary gland - The endocrine system's