ACE Inhibitors and ARBs

Question 1

What does ACE stand for?`

Answer 1

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

Question 2

What is another name for this drug?

Capoten

Answer 2

Captopril

Question 3

What is another name for this drug?

Vasotec

Answer 3

Enalapril

Question 4

What is another name for this drug?

Prinivil

Answer 4

Lisinopril

Question 5

What is another name for this drug?

Zestril

Answer 5

Lisinopril

Question 6

What is another name for this drug?

Altace

Answer 6

Ramipril

Question 7

What do ACE inhibitors do?

Answer 7

Stops Angiotensin II

which increases bradykinin

increase diaresis

Question 8

What does Bradykinin cause?

Answer 8

Vasodilation

Question 9

What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors?

Answer 9

1. High Potassium levels
2. severe vomiting and diarrhea

Question 10

Can pregnant woman take ACE inhibitors?

Answer 10

Nope.

Question 11

What does ARBs stand for?

Answer 11

Angiotensin II receptor blockers

Question 12

What is another name for this drug?

Cozaar

Answer 12

Losartan

Question 13

What is a side effect for ARBs?

Answer 13

1. increase risk of falling
2. dizziness, lightheaded

Question 14

What’s an advantage of an ARB over an ACE inhibitor?

Answer 14

no cough or/and angioedema

Question 15

Define a Class I recommendation

Answer 15

the highest recommendation

Question 16

Normal effect of ACE inhibitors include what?

Answer 16

diuresis