NUR 105 : MOD 9 : HTN AND HF
EXAM 2025 ORGANIZED
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
EXPERT GRADED A+
What are the two driving forces of hypertension that diuretics
seek to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER --fluid excess
-vasoconstriction
stages of hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER -prehypertension
-90
Stage 1 140--100
Stage 2 160+ / 100+
What are your bad cholesterols? - CORRECT ANSWER -VLDL
and LDL
What is good cholesterol? - CORRECT ANSWER -HDL
What is the first choice diuretic? - CORRECT ANSWER -Thiazide:
HCTZ
, How are loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics similar? -
CORRECT ANSWER -they both prevent reabsorption of sodium
and can cause toxicity of digoxin due to increased binding sites
What is a common side effect of Furosemide? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-gout buildup and tinnitus (ototoxicity)
What is the most aggressive diuretic and when is it indicated? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Furosemide, indicated for patients with
severe edema
What is the potassium sparing example? - THE CORRECT
ANSWERSpironolactone
How does spironolactone work? - CORRECT ANSWER -it is an
aldosterone antagonist and causes excretion of sodium and
retention of potassium
(can cause hyperkalemia)
Which diuretic is the least effective? - THE CORRECT
ANSWERPotassium sparing (Spironolactone)
What is the MOA of ACE inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER -
inhibits
ACE in the lungs which prevents formation of angiotensin 2
What are the indications for ACE inhibitors and ARBs? -
CORRECT ANSWER -can be used to prevent further
cardiovascular issues in "at risk" and post MI patients
EXAM 2025 ORGANIZED
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
EXPERT GRADED A+
What are the two driving forces of hypertension that diuretics
seek to treat? - CORRECT ANSWER --fluid excess
-vasoconstriction
stages of hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER -prehypertension
-90
Stage 1 140--100
Stage 2 160+ / 100+
What are your bad cholesterols? - CORRECT ANSWER -VLDL
and LDL
What is good cholesterol? - CORRECT ANSWER -HDL
What is the first choice diuretic? - CORRECT ANSWER -Thiazide:
HCTZ
, How are loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics similar? -
CORRECT ANSWER -they both prevent reabsorption of sodium
and can cause toxicity of digoxin due to increased binding sites
What is a common side effect of Furosemide? - THE CORRECT
ANSWER-gout buildup and tinnitus (ototoxicity)
What is the most aggressive diuretic and when is it indicated? -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-Furosemide, indicated for patients with
severe edema
What is the potassium sparing example? - THE CORRECT
ANSWERSpironolactone
How does spironolactone work? - CORRECT ANSWER -it is an
aldosterone antagonist and causes excretion of sodium and
retention of potassium
(can cause hyperkalemia)
Which diuretic is the least effective? - THE CORRECT
ANSWERPotassium sparing (Spironolactone)
What is the MOA of ACE inhibitors? - CORRECT ANSWER -
inhibits
ACE in the lungs which prevents formation of angiotensin 2
What are the indications for ACE inhibitors and ARBs? -
CORRECT ANSWER -can be used to prevent further
cardiovascular issues in "at risk" and post MI patients
