NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 3 with answers

NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 3What is an ACE Inhibitor? - correct answer Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme :Causes vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure ACE Inhibitors relax heart and decrease blood pressure What is an examples of a drug ACE Inhibitor? - correct answer Captopril (Capten) Benazepril Perindopril Trandolapril Moexipril what does ACE inhibitors treat? - correct answer HTN, HF, Diabetic Neuropathy, and MI What is the function of ACE Inhibitors? - correct answer Reduce levels of angiotensin II- Bradykinin (dilate blood vessels), reduce blood volume (kidney excretion), Hyperkalemia (elevates potassium in blood) **LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE** What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? - correct answer Angioedema, cough (causes from bradykinin), hyperkalemia, hypotension, renal failure Where is the ACE inhibitors excreted from? - correct answer Kidneys What interacts with ACE inhibitors? - correct answer Diuretics, Antihypertensives, potassium supplements, lithium, and NSAIDS What are the adverse effects of ACE inhibitors? - correct 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)