Cardio friendly diets II

Question 1

What is the role of the renin-angiotensin system?

Answer 1

powerful vasoconstrictor

Question 2

What is the role of aldosterone?

Answer 2

Inhibit renal retention of Na

Question 3

Where is NO from?

Answer 3

The vessel walls

Question 4

What is the MOA of angiotensin?

Answer 4

Angiotensin I is converted by ACE to angiotensin II, to produce aldosterone

Question 5

How does angiotensin II raise BP?

Answer 5

Brain and ADH

Adrenal cortex to aldosterone

Question 6

True or false: K supplements are equally good as from whole food

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Does Ca caused CAD?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What effect does Mg have on BP?

Answer 8

Maintain normal BP

Question 9

What is the JNC8 guidelines for HTN?

Answer 9

> 140/90

Question 10

How does Hypokalemia increase the risk for stroke?

Answer 10

Stimulates renin-angiotensin system

Question 11

What is the effect on binge drinking on BP?

Answer 11

Increases

Question 12

Every 10 kg loss results in what BP change?

Answer 12

5-20 mmHg

Question 13

How many times more likely are obese individuals to have HTN?

Answer 13

2-6 fold increase

Question 14

How much exercise should pts get to lower their BP?

Answer 14

40 min, 3-4/week

Question 15

What is the effect of caffeine on BP?

Answer 15

Increases in some individuals

Question 16

What is the CA that has been associated with Beta carotene?

Answer 16

Lung