Exam 2: NU 150 / NU150 (Latest
2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Review Questions & Answers | 100 % Correct | Grade A - Galen
Question:
Hypertension
Answer:
BP> 140/90
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BP equation
Answer:
CO x PR
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Anti-hypertensive Drug Types
Answer:
Ace inhibitors, Ca Channel Blockers, Beta blockers 1 / 4
Question:
Renin (regulation of BP)
Answer:
low blood flow in kidney angiotensinogen to liver angiotensin I converts to II in lungs water retention aldosterone to increase BV and BP
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Beta 1 Blockers Action
Answer:
metoprolol Block Beta 1 adrenergic receptors of the heart Decrease HR
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Vasodilators
Answer:
Nitroglycerin Dilate vessels= decrease resistance= decrease BP
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Question:
Calcium Channel Blockers
Answer:
Amlodipine
manipulates movement of Ca in and out of the cells, which dilates the vessels
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ACE Inhibitors
Answer:
lisinopril
Prevent conversion of angiotensin I to II (vasodilation) prevents aldosterone release (Na and H2O released)
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Antihypertensive Drug Uses
Answer:
treatment of HTN
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Antihypertensive ADR
Answer:
orthostatic hypotension
dry cough with ACEI
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Antihypertensive NP
Answer:
baseline BP and HR
hold and notify HCP if sudden HR decrease <60, SBP <100
report wt. gain more than 2 lbs/day or 5lbs/wk
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