Chapter 44 Antihypertensives Flashcards
0
Q
What are the actions of ARBS
A
Block angiotensin II
Cause vasodilation
Decrease peripheral resistance
1
Q
Atenolol and metoprolol as examples of
Cardioselective or noncardioselective anti hypertensive drugs
A
Cardioselective
2
Q
What is the action of captopril
A
Inhibition of the formation of angiotensin II
3
Q
Protein binding power of valsartin and amlodopine
Highly protein
Low protein
A
Highly protein
4
Q
Which group of people should never take valsartin
A
Pregnant women in third trimester
5
Q
If a patient takes captopril with a potassium sparing diuretic what might occur
A
Hyperkalemia
6
Q
Aliskiren is what type of drug
A
Direct renin inhibitor
