NUR 308 - Ch 44 & 45 Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Goal of Antihypertensive Drugs - Correct answer-Lower blood pressure and
prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or kidney damage.
Normal Blood Pressure - Correct answer-Less than 120/80 mmHg
Hypertension - Correct answer-Systolic blood pressure greater than 130 or diastolic
blood pressure greater than 80 on a consistent basis.
Diuretics - Correct answer-Reduce blood volume by increasing urine production.
Often the first-line treatment for high blood pressure.
ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Block the conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II, causing vasodilation and less aldosterone secretion.
Example of ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Lisinopril, Enalapril
Adverse Effects of ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Dry cough, high potassium
levels, low blood pressure, and rare but serious swelling called angioedema.
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, Teaching for ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Avoid potassium supplements and
monitor blood pressure regularly.
ARBs - Correct answer-Block angiotensin II receptors to prevent vasoconstriction.
Example of ARBs - Correct answer-Losartan, Valsartan
Adverse Effects of ARBs - Correct answer-Low blood pressure and high
potassium.
Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Relax smooth muscle in the blood
vessels, causing vasodilation.
Example of Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Amlodipine, Verapamil,
Diltiazem
Adverse Effects of Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Low blood
pressure, dizziness, constipation (especially with Verapamil).
Teaching for Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Change positions slowly
and avoid grapefruit juice.
Beta Blockers - Correct answer-Slow the heart rate, decrease the force of
contraction, and reduce renin secretion.
Example of Beta Blockers - Correct answer-Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol
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and Answers Graded A+
Goal of Antihypertensive Drugs - Correct answer-Lower blood pressure and
prevent complications such as stroke, heart attack, or kidney damage.
Normal Blood Pressure - Correct answer-Less than 120/80 mmHg
Hypertension - Correct answer-Systolic blood pressure greater than 130 or diastolic
blood pressure greater than 80 on a consistent basis.
Diuretics - Correct answer-Reduce blood volume by increasing urine production.
Often the first-line treatment for high blood pressure.
ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Block the conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II, causing vasodilation and less aldosterone secretion.
Example of ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Lisinopril, Enalapril
Adverse Effects of ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Dry cough, high potassium
levels, low blood pressure, and rare but serious swelling called angioedema.
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, Teaching for ACE Inhibitors - Correct answer-Avoid potassium supplements and
monitor blood pressure regularly.
ARBs - Correct answer-Block angiotensin II receptors to prevent vasoconstriction.
Example of ARBs - Correct answer-Losartan, Valsartan
Adverse Effects of ARBs - Correct answer-Low blood pressure and high
potassium.
Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Relax smooth muscle in the blood
vessels, causing vasodilation.
Example of Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Amlodipine, Verapamil,
Diltiazem
Adverse Effects of Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Low blood
pressure, dizziness, constipation (especially with Verapamil).
Teaching for Calcium Channel Blockers - Correct answer-Change positions slowly
and avoid grapefruit juice.
Beta Blockers - Correct answer-Slow the heart rate, decrease the force of
contraction, and reduce renin secretion.
Example of Beta Blockers - Correct answer-Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol
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