CARDIAC DRUGS ACE INHIBITORS ARBS BETA BLOCKERS AND DIGOXIN OVERVIEW STUDY GUIDE // A+ GRADED PRESENTATION // CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY MECHANISMS CLINICAL APPLICATIONS AND SAFE PATIENT MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026

CARDIAC DRUGS ACE INHIBITORS ARBS BETA BLOCKERS AND
DIGOXIN OVERVIEW STUDY GUIDE // A+ GRADED PRESENTATION //
CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY MECHANISMS CLINICAL
APPLICATIONS AND SAFE PATIENT MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT
MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
What do ACE inhibitors do? - CORRECT ANSWER-They stop the body
from making angiotensin II, leading to relaxed blood vessels and lower
blood pressure.


What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Dry cough.


How do ARBs differ from ACE inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER-ARBs
block angiotensin II from working, providing the same blood pressure-
lowering effect without causing a cough.


What is the primary action of beta blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER-They
slow the heart rate and reduce the force of each heartbeat.


In what conditions are beta blockers commonly used? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Heart failure, after a heart attack, and for irregular heart rhythms.


What are potential side effects of beta blockers? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tiredness, slow heart rate, or breathing issues in asthma.


What should be monitored when using ACE inhibitors and ARBs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Watch for high potassium levels and kidney issues.