Ace Inhibitor/arbs Flashcards
0
Q
What are ace inhibit for?
A
Reduce high blood pressure, CHF
1st line of defense
1
Q
What does ace inhibitor stand for
A
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
2
Q
How do ace in work
A
Inhibit angio 1 from forming angio 2
Causes blood vessel dilation
3
Q
Ace examples
April aces
A
Enalapril
Lisinopril
Ramipril
Vasotec
4
Q
What are ARBs?
A
Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker
5
Q
What do arbs treat
A
Treat hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, CHF
Second line defense. Ace inhibit is 1st line.
6
Q
Example of arb
A
Valsartan
Diovan
Cozaar(losartan)
All end in -tan
7
Q
Most common side effect ace
A
Cough
8
Q
What do aces end in
A
Pril
9
Q
What do arbs end with
Vats
A
An
Van
Tan
Sartan