NURS 3119 Antihypertensive Meds
Exam 4 With Solution
What is Hypertension? - ANSWER Force of pumped blood pushing against
the artery walls is consistently too high
>The heart has to work harder to pump blood
What does Hypertension Affect? - ANSWER >Body's arteries
>Heart
What is Primary Hypertension? Causes? - ANSWER Most common type of
hypertension
>Genetics
>Obesity
>Alcohol use
>Smoking
>Unknown etiology
What is Secondary Hypertension Caused by? - ANSWER >Kidney disease
>Pregnancy
, >Endocrine
What are Classifications of Anti-Hypertensives? - ANSWER >Diuretics
>ACE Inhibitors
>ARB's
>Aldosterone Antagonists
>Direct Renin Inhibitors
>Calcium Channel Blockers
>Alpha Adrenergic Blockers
>Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonists
>Beta Adrenergic Blockers
>Vasodilators
What are Examples of ACE Inhibitors? - ANSWER >Lisinopril
>Captopril
>Enalapril
>Enlaprilat
>Fosinopril
>Lisonopril
>Ramipril
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