Herzing University NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 3 Questions with Verified Answers 2024

Herzing University NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 3 Questions with Verified Answers 2024 What 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) what do you monitor while patient is on ACE inhibitors? Correct Answer: BP, Potassium levels (3.5-5), BUN (5-20), creatinine (0.6-1.2), I&O, angioedema (deep tissue swelling (face, mouth, eyes, throat- mostly seen in african