cardio

Question 1

altering the normal reflexes that
control blood pressure.

Answer 1

Anti-hypertensive drugs

Question 2

. It does not cure the
disease but is aimed at maintaining the blood
pressure within normal limits to prevent the
damage that hypertension can cause

Answer 2

antihypertensive drugs

Question 3

4 subclasses of anti-hypertensive drugs

Answer 3

1. Angiotensin Converting enzyme inhibitor
2. Angiotensin II Receptor blockers
3. Calcium Channel Blockers
4. Vasodilators

Question 4

a powerful vasoconstrictor and stimulator
of aldosterone release

Answer 4

ACE inhibitor

Question 5

prevent ACE from converting
angiotensin I to angiotensin II

Answer 5

ACE inhibitor

Question 6

approved for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy

Answer 6

ACE inhibitor

Question 7

Used as conjunction of digoxin and diuretics for treatment of heartfailure and left ventricular dysfuction

Answer 7

ACE inhibitor

Question 8

ACE inhibitor is administered __________. And ______can be administered through parenteral

Answer 8

orally, enalapril (enalaprilat vasotec iv)

Question 9

These drugs are well
absorbed, widely distributed, metabolized in the
liver, and excreted in the urine. They cross the
placenta and enters breast milk.

Answer 9

enalapril (enalaprilat vasotec iv) Ace inhibitir

Question 10

The risk of hypersensitivity reactions increases if these drugs are
taken with

Answer 10

allopurinol

Question 11

There’s a risk of decreased anti-hypertensive
effects if taken with

Answer 11

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Question 12

what to assess to cautions or contraindications to use of the drug:

Answer 12

drug allergy, impaired kidney function, pregnancy, lactation, salt depletion, heart failure.

Question 13

ARBs bind with angiotensin II receptor in ((((((((

Answer 13

vascular smoot muscle and adrenal cortex

Question 14

why do ARBS bind with angiotensin

Answer 14

block vasoconstriction and release of aldosterone.

Question 15

These drugs are indicated to be used alone or in combination therapy for
the treatment of hypertension and for the treatment of heart failure in
patients who are intolerant to ACE inhibitors.

Answer 15

angiotensin II receptor blockers

Question 16

They also slow the progression
of renal disease in patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.

Answer 16

Angiotensin II receptor blockers

Question 17

ARBs undergo metabolism in the liver by

Answer 17

e cytochrome P450 system.

Question 18

The risk of decreased serum levels and loss of effectiveness
increases if the ARB is taken in combination with

Answer 18

phenobarbital,
indomethacin, or rifamycin

Question 19

There may be a decrease in anticipated antihypertensive effects if
the drug is combined with

Answer 19

ketoconazole, fluconazole, or diltiazem

Question 20

inhibit the movement of calcium ions
across the membranes of myocardial and arterial muscle cells,
altering the action potential and blocking muscle cell contraction.

Answer 20

calcium channel blockers

Question 21

effect of calcium channel blockers

Answer 21

depresses myocardial contractility, slows cardiac
impulse formation in the conductive tissues, and relaxes and
dilates arteries,

Question 22

Calcium-channel blockers are also sometimes
used in the treatment of

Answer 22

Raynaud’s disease and migraine headache

Question 23

s act directly on vascular smooth muscle to cause muscle
relaxation, leading to vasodilation and drop in BP

Answer 23

vasodilators

Question 24

can produce additive hypotensive
effects when given with adrenergic or other anti-hypertensive drugs.

Answer 24

Hydralazine

Question 25

medications used to treat hypertension

Answer 25

Antihypertensive drugs

Question 26

- a common, often asymptomatic disorder in which systolic blood pressure persistently exceeds 140 mm Hg and/or diastolic pressure exceeds 90 mm Hg.

Answer 26

Hypertension