NUR3128 Final Exam Questions and Answer

Which medication should be avoided with ACE inhibitor use? ~ NSAIDs What are ARBs? ~ Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers; work by preventing release of aldosterone, acting on RAAS, and blocking angiotensin II from angiotensin I receptor What are examples of ARBs? ~ "-artans" Losartan, valsartan, Irbesartan What are side effects of ARBs? ~ Hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, edema, hypotension, dizziness What are direct renin inhibitors? ~ They bind with renin causing a reduction in angiotensin I & II, and aldosterone, decreasing BP What is an example of a direct renin inhibitor? ~ Aliskiren What are side effects of direct renin inhibitors? ~ Peripheral edema, hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, pharyngitis, hypotension What are calcium channel blockers? ~ Drugs that prevent calcium ions from entering cells, thus promoting vasodilation They dilate arteries and decrease the force of cardiac contractions What are side effects of calcium channel blockers? ~ Flushing, peripheral edema, fatigue, bradycardia, hypotension, erectile dysfunction What are examples of calcium channel blockers? ~ Verapamil, dilitazem, amlodipine