Exam 2: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Review Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen

Exam 2: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest
) Pharmacology | Review
Questions & Answers | 100 %
Correct | Grade A - Galen


Question:
Hypertension
Answer:
BP> 140/90




Question:
BP equation
Answer:
CO x PR




Question:
Anti-hypertensive Drug Types
Answer:
Ace inhibitors, Ca Channel Blockers, Beta blockers

,Question:
Renin (regulation of BP)
Answer:
low blood flow in kidney
angiotensinogen to liver
angiotensin I converts to II in lungs
water retention
aldosterone to increase BV and BP




Question:
Beta 1 Blockers Action
Answer:
metoprolol
Block Beta 1 adrenergic receptors of the heart
Decrease HR




Question:
Vasodilators
Answer:
Nitroglycerin
Dilate vessels= decrease resistance= decrease BP

,Question:
Calcium Channel Blockers
Answer:
Amlodipine


manipulates movement of Ca in and out of the cells, which dilates the vessels




Question:
ACE Inhibitors
Answer:
lisinopril


Prevent conversion of angiotensin I to II (vasodilation)
prevents aldosterone release (Na and H2O released)




Question:
Antihypertensive Drug Uses
Answer:
treatment of HTN

, Question:
Antihypertensive ADR
Answer:
orthostatic hypotension


dry cough with ACEI




Question:
Antihypertensive NP
Answer:
baseline BP and HR


hold and notify HCP if sudden HR decrease <60, SBP <100


report wt. gain more than 2 lbs/day or 5lbs/wk