L18-Hypertension, hypotension and therapeutic intervention

Question 1

What is an example of an ace inhibitor and how does it work?

Answer 1

lisinopril is an example and it works by Inhibiting ACE so angiotensin cannot be converted to angiotensin II and therefore cannot increase blood volume or increase TPR

Question 2

What is an example of an angiotensin receptor antagonist?

Answer 2

Losartan

Question 3

What is an example of Calcium channel blockers and how do they work?

Answer 3

Amlodipine is an example and the decrease TPR by preventing smooth muscle contraction of the arterioles

Question 4

What are the side effects of calcium channel blockers?

Answer 4

They decrease GIT activity as they affect smooth muscle

Question 5

How can the drugs for hypertension be summarised?

Answer 5

ABCD 
ACE inhibitors and receptor antagonists
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics