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NUR 144 Module C Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure 2026 – Comprehensive Pharmacology Review Prepare for NUR 144 Module C with this focused study resource covering drugs that affect blood pressure. Designed for nursing students, this guide provides organized review material to reinforce cardiovascular pharmacology, medication principles, adverse effects, and nursing considerations. What You'll Find NUR 144 Module C pharmacology review Drugs affecting blood pressure Antihypertensive medication concepts Medication classifications and therapeutic effects Common adverse effects and precautions Nursing assessment and monitoring Patient education and medication safety Organized material for efficient revision Ideal For NUR 144 nursing students Pharmacology Module C review Blood pressure medication preparation Quiz and exam preparation Quick revision and self-study Supplementing lectures, textbooks, and class notes Course: NUR 144 Module: Module C Topic: Drugs Affecting Blood Pressure Year: 2026 Use this study guide alongside your instructor-provided materials, lectures, textbook, current medication references, and other approved course resources to reinforce your knowledge and prepare effectively for assessments.

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NUR 144 Mod C Drugs affecting BP
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Blood Pressure - ./ ./


correct answer the measurement of force applied to the artery wa
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lls.


HR x SV x TR
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heart rate times stroke volume times total resistance -
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correct answer 3 ELEMENTS OF
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BLOOD PRESSURE ./




stroke volume - ./ ./


correct answer he amount of *blood pumped by the left ventricle
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of the heart in one contraction*.
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High BP - correct answer -
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when blood is pushing too hard against artery walls.
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The force of this blood can damage the delicate inner lining of the
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artery walls forming scars "scharosis"
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,Caused by: Plaques, cholesterol, smoking, aging process, etc.
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Common side-effect - ./ ./


correct answer a minor reaction to a drug that self-
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resolves normal side effects
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Adverse effect - ./ ./


correct answer a reaction that worsens with time and may be har
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mful unwanted side effects
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Toxic effect - ./ ./


correct answer a drug effect that occurs due to high levels of drug
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build-up in the blood
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Contraindicated - - correct answer do not administer ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./ ./




hypertension - ./


correct answer 140/90 or higher for patients younger than 60 and
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those who have chronic kidney disease or diabetes
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, BP higher than 150/90 - correct answer high BP in elderly
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Bp higher than 140/90 -
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correct answer high BP in younger people
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Angiotensin Cycle - ./ ./


correct answer Aldosterone release from adrenals causing
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renin to be release from kidneys causing
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angiotensin 1 release from the liver causing
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lungs release angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) goes back to
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the lungs cause
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angiotensin 1 to be converted to angiotensin 2
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angiotensin 2 acts on the arteries and causes vasoconstriction
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Raising BP ./

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