NSG 124 Exam 3 questions with answers

NSG 124 Exam 3 3 types of Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone drugs (RAA) - correct answer 1) ACE Inhibitors 2) Angiotensin II Receptor blockers 3) aldosterone antagonists Use of RAA drugs - correct answer hypertension mainly but also other cardiac problems ACE inhibitor drugs - correct answer Captopril (Capoten), Enalapril (Vasotec), Enalaprilat (Vasotec IV), Fosinopril (Monopril), Lisinopril (Prinivil) Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) - correct answer Losartan (Cozaar) Aldosterone Antagonists - correct answer Spironolactone Eplerenone Calcium Channel Blockers - correct answer Verapamil Diltiazem and dihydropyridines (nifedipine) use for calcium channel blockers - correct answer Indicated for hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac dysrhythmias Vasodilator agents include: (3) - correct answer Hydralazine Minoxidil Sodium nitroprusside Use of Vasodilators - correct answer HTN, heart failure Act directly on arteriolar and/or venous SM to cause relaxation