ATI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers
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Antihypertensives ✔✔These drugs affect both the blood pressure and the rhythm of the heart.
Monitor patient blood pressure. *Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect*.
1) Betablockers
2) Alpha 1 Blockers
3) Calcium Channel blockers
4) ACE Inhibitors
5) ARB Inhibitors
6) Diuretics
Betablockers ✔✔Usually end in *-olol*.
Propranolol (Inderal)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
What additional effects of betablockers should the nurse monitor? ✔✔The nurse should monitor
for broncho constriction and bronchospasms due to beta-2 adrenergic blocking mechanisms.
,In what population should betablockers be used cautiously in? ✔✔Betablockers should be used
cautiously in patients who suffer from asthma.
Beta blockers can mask tachycardia in patients suffering from *hypovolemia* and hypoglycemic
symptoms seen in diabetic patients.
What affects do betablockers cause? ✔✔Therapeutic effects include decreasing blood pressure
and heart rate.
Alpha 1 blocker ✔✔Clonidine (Catapres)
What affects do alpha 1 blockers cause? ✔✔They cause systemic vasodilation by directly acting
on smooth muscle of arteries.
What adverse effects can alpha 1 blockers cause? ✔✔Hypotension, dizziness, sedation.
In what form are alpha 1 blockers usually administered? ✔✔Alpha 1 blockers are generally
administered as a patch and are changed once a week.
Calcium Channel Blockers ✔✔Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
, Nifedipine (Procardia)
How do calcium channel blockers work? ✔✔They block the influx of calcium into myocardium
resulting in a decrease in contractility. It helps keep vasculature relaxed and decreases SA and AV
node conduction.
What is a common adverse effect caused by verapamil (Calan)? ✔✔A common adverse effect is
*constipation*.
What should the nurse monitor in a patient receiving calcium channel blockers? ✔✔The nurse
should monitor for edema and hypotension.
ACE Inhibitors ✔✔Usually end in *-pril*.
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Lisinopril (Zestril)
Captopril (Capoten)
How do ACE-Is work? ✔✔They block angiotensin converting enzymes in the renin-angiotensin
loop resulting in decreased blood pressure which decreases workload on the heart.
What are adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors? ✔✔Adverse effects include hypotension, *dry
cough*, and *angioedema*.
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Antihypertensives ✔✔These drugs affect both the blood pressure and the rhythm of the heart.
Monitor patient blood pressure. *Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect*.
1) Betablockers
2) Alpha 1 Blockers
3) Calcium Channel blockers
4) ACE Inhibitors
5) ARB Inhibitors
6) Diuretics
Betablockers ✔✔Usually end in *-olol*.
Propranolol (Inderal)
Atenolol (Tenormin)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
What additional effects of betablockers should the nurse monitor? ✔✔The nurse should monitor
for broncho constriction and bronchospasms due to beta-2 adrenergic blocking mechanisms.
,In what population should betablockers be used cautiously in? ✔✔Betablockers should be used
cautiously in patients who suffer from asthma.
Beta blockers can mask tachycardia in patients suffering from *hypovolemia* and hypoglycemic
symptoms seen in diabetic patients.
What affects do betablockers cause? ✔✔Therapeutic effects include decreasing blood pressure
and heart rate.
Alpha 1 blocker ✔✔Clonidine (Catapres)
What affects do alpha 1 blockers cause? ✔✔They cause systemic vasodilation by directly acting
on smooth muscle of arteries.
What adverse effects can alpha 1 blockers cause? ✔✔Hypotension, dizziness, sedation.
In what form are alpha 1 blockers usually administered? ✔✔Alpha 1 blockers are generally
administered as a patch and are changed once a week.
Calcium Channel Blockers ✔✔Verapamil (Calan)
Dilitiazem (Cardizem)
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
, Nifedipine (Procardia)
How do calcium channel blockers work? ✔✔They block the influx of calcium into myocardium
resulting in a decrease in contractility. It helps keep vasculature relaxed and decreases SA and AV
node conduction.
What is a common adverse effect caused by verapamil (Calan)? ✔✔A common adverse effect is
*constipation*.
What should the nurse monitor in a patient receiving calcium channel blockers? ✔✔The nurse
should monitor for edema and hypotension.
ACE Inhibitors ✔✔Usually end in *-pril*.
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Lisinopril (Zestril)
Captopril (Capoten)
How do ACE-Is work? ✔✔They block angiotensin converting enzymes in the renin-angiotensin
loop resulting in decreased blood pressure which decreases workload on the heart.
What are adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors? ✔✔Adverse effects include hypotension, *dry
cough*, and *angioedema*.
