Chapter 23: Direct Vasodilators

Question 1

Actions:

Answer 1

1. Relax arterial smooth muscle

2. Reducing peripheral vascular resistance

Question 2

Uses:

Answer 2

1. Treatment of Stage 2 hypertension
2. Renal disease hypertension
3. Toxemia of pregnancy

Question 3

CAE’s

Answer 3

1. Dizziness
2. Numbness
3. Tingling in legs
4. Orthostatic hypotension
5. Palpitations
6. Tachycardia
7. Nasal congestion
8. Hair growth

Question 4

SAE’s

Answer 4

1. Fever
2. Chills
3. Joint and muscle pain
4. Skin eruptions
5. Gynecomastia

Question 5

Prototype:

Answer 5

1. Minoxidil
2. Hydrazaline
   - Used with pregnant and breastfeeding women
   - Can cause tachycardia
   * Can use BB to offset adverse effect of tachycardia