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What is the primary mechanism by which ACE inhibitors decrease blood pressure?
What is the primary mechanism by which ACE inhibitors decrease blood pressure?
- Vasodilation leading to decreased total peripheral resistance (correct)
- Decreased release of aldosterone leading to promote renal excretion of sodium and water
- Inhibition of angiotensin II’s action on vascular growth
- Inhibition of renin release
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
- Inhibition of angiotensin II’s action on vascular growth
- Inhibition of bradykinin metabolism
- Decreased release of aldosterone leading to promote renal excretion of sodium and water
- Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (correct)
What is the most likely cause of dry cough in patients taking ACE inhibitors?
What is the most likely cause of dry cough in patients taking ACE inhibitors?
- Inhibition of angiotensin II’s action on vascular growth
- Decreased aldosterone release
- Increased bradykinin (correct)
- Inhibition of bradykinin metabolism
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
What is the mechanism by which ACE inhibitors promote renal excretion of sodium and water?
What is the mechanism by which ACE inhibitors promote renal excretion of sodium and water?
Why may ACE inhibitors need to be changed to ARBs in some patients?
Why may ACE inhibitors need to be changed to ARBs in some patients?
What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) in reducing blood pressure?
What is the mechanism of action of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) in reducing blood pressure?
Which of the following diuretics is a competitive antagonist of aldosterone receptors at distal tubule and collecting ducts?
Which of the following diuretics is a competitive antagonist of aldosterone receptors at distal tubule and collecting ducts?
What is the mechanism of action of Sacubitril + Valsartan in reducing blood pressure?
What is the mechanism of action of Sacubitril + Valsartan in reducing blood pressure?
What is the common side effect of beta-adrenoreceptor blockers that is not seen with ACE inhibitors?
What is the common side effect of beta-adrenoreceptor blockers that is not seen with ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following medications is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase Type II?
Which of the following medications is an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase Type II?
What is the mechanism of action of Loop Diuretics in reducing blood pressure?
What is the mechanism of action of Loop Diuretics in reducing blood pressure?
Which of the following medications is a Beta-1 selective blocker?
Which of the following medications is a Beta-1 selective blocker?
What is the mechanism of action of Ivabradine in reducing heart rate?
What is the mechanism of action of Ivabradine in reducing heart rate?
What is the common side effect of Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNI) that is not seen with ACE inhibitors?
What is the common side effect of Angiotensin Receptor Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNI) that is not seen with ACE inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of Cardiac Glycosides in increasing cardiac contractility?
What is the mechanism of action of Cardiac Glycosides in increasing cardiac contractility?
