NR293 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2
COMPLETE REVIEW PRACTICE SOLUTION
SET 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril MOA Answer: blocking conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II
Leads to:
Vasodilation
Excretion of NA and H2O, retention if K by actions in the kidneys
Reduction in pathological changes in the blood vessels and heart that
result from the presence of angiotensin II and aldosterone
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril indications Answer: hypertension,
CHF, MI, diabetic and nondiabetic nephropathy
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril adverse effects Answer: CV= first dose
hypotension= caution with other anti-HTN drugs.
Cough-discontinue med if experiencing a dry cough and notify HCP
Altered taste and rash
RARE- neutropenia
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril Nursing considerations Answer: Stop
diuretic temp for 2-3 days prior to start of captopril
, start treatment at lose dose
monitor blood pressure for 2 hr after initiation
Altered taste- inform the provider; stop meds
Angioedema- subcutaneous injection of epinephrine; discontinue med
Neutropenia- monitor WBC counts every 2 weeks for 3 months-
reversible when detected early
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril
Contraindications and precautions Answer: Discontinue use in
pregnancy
hx of allergy or renal issues
◉ Losartan and valsartan drug class Answer: ARB inhibitors
Angiotensin II blockers
◉ ACE inhibitor Angiotensin II MOA (Losartan and Valsartan) Answer:
Vasodilation, excretion of NA and H2O by decreasing release of
aldosterone
◉ Amlodipine, nifedipine, verapamil, dlitiazem Drug Class Answer:
Calcium Channel blockers
COMPLETE REVIEW PRACTICE SOLUTION
SET 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril MOA Answer: blocking conversion of
angiotensin I to angiotensin II
Leads to:
Vasodilation
Excretion of NA and H2O, retention if K by actions in the kidneys
Reduction in pathological changes in the blood vessels and heart that
result from the presence of angiotensin II and aldosterone
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril indications Answer: hypertension,
CHF, MI, diabetic and nondiabetic nephropathy
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril adverse effects Answer: CV= first dose
hypotension= caution with other anti-HTN drugs.
Cough-discontinue med if experiencing a dry cough and notify HCP
Altered taste and rash
RARE- neutropenia
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril Nursing considerations Answer: Stop
diuretic temp for 2-3 days prior to start of captopril
, start treatment at lose dose
monitor blood pressure for 2 hr after initiation
Altered taste- inform the provider; stop meds
Angioedema- subcutaneous injection of epinephrine; discontinue med
Neutropenia- monitor WBC counts every 2 weeks for 3 months-
reversible when detected early
◉ Captopril, enalapril, lisinopril
Contraindications and precautions Answer: Discontinue use in
pregnancy
hx of allergy or renal issues
◉ Losartan and valsartan drug class Answer: ARB inhibitors
Angiotensin II blockers
◉ ACE inhibitor Angiotensin II MOA (Losartan and Valsartan) Answer:
Vasodilation, excretion of NA and H2O by decreasing release of
aldosterone
◉ Amlodipine, nifedipine, verapamil, dlitiazem Drug Class Answer:
Calcium Channel blockers
