Herzing University Nsg 124 Pharmacology Exam 3 Questions With Correct Answers.

what does ACE inhibitors treat? {Ans: HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI}What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? {Ans: Captopril (Capten) Benazepril Perindopril Trandolapril Moexipril}What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? {Ans: Angioedema, cough (causes from bradykinin), hyperkalemia, hypotension, renal failure}What examples of drugs are used for ARB's? {Ans: Valsartan (Diovan), Candesartan (Atacand, irbesartan (avapro), Losartan (cozaar), elmisartan (micardis)}What does Digoxin treat? {Ans: heart failure and atrial fibrillation}What does non-dihydropyridines have more of an effect on? {Ans: Have more of a potent act on the heart than the blood vessels}Where is the ACE inhibitors excreted from? {Ans: Kidneys}What are examples of non-dihydropyridines or CCB's? {Ans: Verapamil (calan), Diltiazem}What are the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors? {Ans: Hypotension (<90 SBP); dry cough; hyperkalemia (potassium 3.5-5) angioedema (deep tissue swelling (face, mouth, eyes, throat- high risk in african americans); Dizziness in changing positions (orthostatic hypotension)}What are ARB's? {Ans: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers}What drug example inhibits aldosterone production? {Ans: eplerenone (Inspra)}What are a some diuretics for heart failure and hypertension? {Ans: hydrochlorothiazide (HTCZ-Microzide) spironolactone (Aldactone) furosemide (Lasix)}Education on ACE inhibitors and ARB's {Ans: BP & pulse regularly