3/31/25, 8:09 PM NURS5043 Medications
NURS5043 Medications\\ NURS 5043 MEDICATIONS
NEWEST 2024\2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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Calcium Channel Blockers block inward current of calcium into cells in vascular
smooth muscle, myocardium and cardiac conducting
system via the L-type calcium channel
CCB adverse effects hypotension, peripheral oedema, headache, flushing, vasodilatory
effects
CCB practice points no routine labs, initiate at low/medium dose, combines well with
ARBs/ ACE-I
ACE inhibitors 'Pril'
block the conversion of angiotensin I to II and inhibit the
breakdown of bradykinin
ACE-I adverse effects hypotension, headache, dry cough, hyperkalaemia, renal
impairment
ACE-I practice points baseline monitoring of K and creatinine, initiate at low/med dose,
more caution in the elderly or fluid depleted
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'sartan'
ARBs
competitively block binding of angiotensin II to type 1 angiotensin
receptors
ARBs adverse effects dizziness, headache, hyperkalaemia
often better tolerated than ACE-I, start at low dose,
ARBs practice points
stop K supplements and K sparing diuretics
inhibit the reabsorption of Na and Cl in the peroximal segment of
thiazide diuretic the distal
convoluted tubule, increasing the delivery of sodium to
the collecting tubules and producing an increase in K
excretion
Thiazide adverse effects dizziness, weakness, muscle cramps, orthostatic hypotension,
polyuria
thiazide practice points start at low dose, increase slowly, monitor K and Na, good for
>65
frusemide
loop diuretic
inhibit the reabsorption of Na and Cl in the ascending loop of
Henle
loop diuretics adverse effects electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, gout, dizziness
Loop diuretic practice points start at low dose, combined well with ACE_, monitor weight and
electroytes
'lol'
beta blocker
blocks beta receptor in the heart, kidneys, uterus, liver, brain,
pancreas, and bronchi
bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, cold
BB adverse effects
extremities, vivid dreams, abnormal vision
not first line for HT, monitor HR, caution using with other drugs
BB practice points that cause
bradycardia, need to assess risk/benefit for people with
airway diseases, avoid with thiazide
Ibuprofen
NSAIDs
inhibit the COX-1/2 enzyme which inhibits prostaglandin
increases the sensitivity of calcium sensing receptors on
Cinacalet
parathyroid- thus decreases PTH and reducing serum
calcium concentration
slows HR and reduces AV nodal conduction by an
digoxin
increase in vagal tone and a decrease in sympathetic
activity
decreases sinus node and junctional automaticity, slows
amiodarone
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NURS5043 Medications\\ NURS 5043 MEDICATIONS
NEWEST 2024\2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
'pine'
Calcium Channel Blockers block inward current of calcium into cells in vascular
smooth muscle, myocardium and cardiac conducting
system via the L-type calcium channel
CCB adverse effects hypotension, peripheral oedema, headache, flushing, vasodilatory
effects
CCB practice points no routine labs, initiate at low/medium dose, combines well with
ARBs/ ACE-I
ACE inhibitors 'Pril'
block the conversion of angiotensin I to II and inhibit the
breakdown of bradykinin
ACE-I adverse effects hypotension, headache, dry cough, hyperkalaemia, renal
impairment
ACE-I practice points baseline monitoring of K and creatinine, initiate at low/med dose,
more caution in the elderly or fluid depleted
1/6
, 3/31/25, 8:09 PM NURS5043 Medications
'sartan'
ARBs
competitively block binding of angiotensin II to type 1 angiotensin
receptors
ARBs adverse effects dizziness, headache, hyperkalaemia
often better tolerated than ACE-I, start at low dose,
ARBs practice points
stop K supplements and K sparing diuretics
inhibit the reabsorption of Na and Cl in the peroximal segment of
thiazide diuretic the distal
convoluted tubule, increasing the delivery of sodium to
the collecting tubules and producing an increase in K
excretion
Thiazide adverse effects dizziness, weakness, muscle cramps, orthostatic hypotension,
polyuria
thiazide practice points start at low dose, increase slowly, monitor K and Na, good for
>65
frusemide
loop diuretic
inhibit the reabsorption of Na and Cl in the ascending loop of
Henle
loop diuretics adverse effects electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, gout, dizziness
Loop diuretic practice points start at low dose, combined well with ACE_, monitor weight and
electroytes
'lol'
beta blocker
blocks beta receptor in the heart, kidneys, uterus, liver, brain,
pancreas, and bronchi
bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasm, cold
BB adverse effects
extremities, vivid dreams, abnormal vision
not first line for HT, monitor HR, caution using with other drugs
BB practice points that cause
bradycardia, need to assess risk/benefit for people with
airway diseases, avoid with thiazide
Ibuprofen
NSAIDs
inhibit the COX-1/2 enzyme which inhibits prostaglandin
increases the sensitivity of calcium sensing receptors on
Cinacalet
parathyroid- thus decreases PTH and reducing serum
calcium concentration
slows HR and reduces AV nodal conduction by an
digoxin
increase in vagal tone and a decrease in sympathetic
activity
decreases sinus node and junctional automaticity, slows
amiodarone
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