Medications

Question 1

What are “sartan” medications

Answer 1

Angiotensin receptor blocker

Question 2

What are “pril” medications

Answer 2

ACE inhibitors

Question 3

What are “statin” medications?

Answer 3

Cholesterol medications

Question 4

What is hypotonic solution, and what does it do when administered?

Answer 4

A solution with LESS solute. Aka more water.

When administered the water moves from high water concentration (I.e the solution being administered) to lower concentration (I.e the interstitial space)

Question 5

What is a hypertonic solution and what does it do when administered?

Answer 5

A solution with more solute in it.

When administered the hypertonic solution has more solute in it than in the intravascular space. Causes a shift of fluid from interstitial to intravascular space.

Question 6

What are some common potassium sparing diuretics?

Answer 6

Spironolactone (aldactone)

Elperenone (inspra)