HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 124 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS FOR 2025/26.

HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 124 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS FOR 2025/26. What is an ACE Inhibitor? - (ANSWER)Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme :Causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure ACE Inhibitors relax heart and decrease blood pressure What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? - (ANSWER)Captopril (Capten) Benazepril Perindopril Trandolapril Moexipril what does ACE inhibitors treat? - (ANSWER)HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI What is the function of ACE Inhibitors? - (ANSWER)Reduce levels of angiotensin II- Bradykinin (dilate blood vessels), reduce blood volume (kidney excretion), Hyperkalemia (elevates potassium in blood) **LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE** What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? - (ANSWER)Angioedema, cough (causes from bradykinin), hyperkalemia, hypotension, renal failure Where is the ACE inhibitors excreted from? - (ANSWER)Kidneys What interacts with ACE inhibitors? - (ANSWER)Diuretics, Antihypertensives, potassium supplements, lithium, and NSAIDS What are the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors? - (ANSWER)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 do you monitor while patient is on ACE inhibitors? - (ANSWER)BP, Potassium levels (3.5-5), BUN (5-20), creatinine (0.6-1.2), I&O, angioedema (deep tissue swelling (face, mouth, eyes, throat- mostly seen in african americans) Education on ACE inhibitors and ARB's - (ANSWER)BP & pulse regularly Avoid salt substitutes w/ potassium rich foods (potatoes, bananas, pork, oranges, tomatoes, avocados, spinach) Talk to MD if dry cough is not tolerated instead of stopping medication. Spironolactone with ACE or ARB's can increase potassium in blood.