PT 700 CV Meds Questions and Correct Answers

PT 700 CV Meds Questions and Correct Answers
Vasodilators Affecting Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

1. Angiotension-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

2. Angiotension-Receptor Bloackers (ARB's)

Angiotension-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors generic name

-pril suffix

examples of Angiotension-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

lisinopril, captopril, fosinopril, enalapril

indications for Angiotension-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

heart failure, hypertension

mechanism of action: Angiotension-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

prevents the conversion of angiotension I to angiotension II in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone

system

adverse affects of Angiotension-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

1. hypotension

2. hyperkalemia

3. renal insufficiency

4. dry cough

5. other (rare): angioedema, agranulocytosis

PT implications for Angiotension-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

, 1. check lab values: electrolytes

2. monitor blood pressure

Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers (ARB's) generic name

-artan suffix (ex. losaratan, valsartan)

Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers (ARB's) indications

heart failure, hypertension

Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers (ARB's) mechanism of action

prevents latching of angiotension II onto angiotension II type I receptors

Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers (ARB's) adverse effects

1. dizziness

2. headache

3. hyperkalemia

4. hypotension (less commonly)

PT implications for Angiotensin-Receptor Blockers (ARB's)

1. check lab values: electrolytes

2. monitor blood pressure (if just placed on this medication)

Calcium channel blockers generic name

-pine suffix

examples of Calcium channel blockers