Exam 3: NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam
Questions with Correct Detailed Answers
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QUESTION; What are ARB's? - ANSWER-Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
QUESTION; What examples of drugs are used for ARB's? - ANSWER-Valsartan (Diovan), Candesartan
(Atacand, irbesartan (avapro), Losartan (cozaar), elmisartan (micardis)
QUESTION; What is an ACE Inhibitor? - ANSWER-Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
:Causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure
ACE Inhibitors relax heart and decrease blood pressure
QUESTION; What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? - ANSWER-Captopril (Capten)
Benazepril
Perindopril
Trandolapril
Moexipril
QUESTION; what does ACE inhibitors treat? - ANSWER-HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI
QUESTION; 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**
QUESTION; What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER-Angioedema, cough (causes from
bradykinin), hyperkalemia, hypotension, renal failure
QUESTION; Where is the ACE inhibitors excreted from? - ANSWER-Kidneys
, QUESTION; What interacts with ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER-Diuretics, Antihypertensives, potassium
supplements, lithium, and NSAIDS
QUESTION; 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)
QUESTION; 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)
QUESTION; 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.
DO OT double dose when dose is forgotten. Take dose as scheduled next day. Risk of severe hypotension
if doubled.
QUESTION; What are ARB's? - ANSWER-Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
QUESTION; What examples of drugs are used for ARB's? - ANSWER-Valsartan (Diovan), Candesartan
(Atacand, irbesartan (avapro), Losartan (cozaar), elmisartan (micardis)
QUESTION; What are ARBs used for? - ANSWER-Hypertension and for clients who do not tolerate ACE
inhibitors, Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease due to diabetes (type 2-WATCH for proteinuria), and
HEART FAILURE.
QUESTION; What do you monitor with a patient on ARB medication? - ANSWER-BP & pulse regularly
(high risk if on diuretics or other cardiac meds, dehydration..)
Monitor Potassium levels
Questions with Correct Detailed Answers
|Latest 2024/2025 | Graded A+
QUESTION; What are ARB's? - ANSWER-Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
QUESTION; What examples of drugs are used for ARB's? - ANSWER-Valsartan (Diovan), Candesartan
(Atacand, irbesartan (avapro), Losartan (cozaar), elmisartan (micardis)
QUESTION; What is an ACE Inhibitor? - ANSWER-Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
:Causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure
ACE Inhibitors relax heart and decrease blood pressure
QUESTION; What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? - ANSWER-Captopril (Capten)
Benazepril
Perindopril
Trandolapril
Moexipril
QUESTION; what does ACE inhibitors treat? - ANSWER-HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI
QUESTION; 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**
QUESTION; What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER-Angioedema, cough (causes from
bradykinin), hyperkalemia, hypotension, renal failure
QUESTION; Where is the ACE inhibitors excreted from? - ANSWER-Kidneys
, QUESTION; What interacts with ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER-Diuretics, Antihypertensives, potassium
supplements, lithium, and NSAIDS
QUESTION; 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)
QUESTION; 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)
QUESTION; 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.
DO OT double dose when dose is forgotten. Take dose as scheduled next day. Risk of severe hypotension
if doubled.
QUESTION; What are ARB's? - ANSWER-Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
QUESTION; What examples of drugs are used for ARB's? - ANSWER-Valsartan (Diovan), Candesartan
(Atacand, irbesartan (avapro), Losartan (cozaar), elmisartan (micardis)
QUESTION; What are ARBs used for? - ANSWER-Hypertension and for clients who do not tolerate ACE
inhibitors, Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease due to diabetes (type 2-WATCH for proteinuria), and
HEART FAILURE.
QUESTION; What do you monitor with a patient on ARB medication? - ANSWER-BP & pulse regularly
(high risk if on diuretics or other cardiac meds, dehydration..)
Monitor Potassium levels
