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Antihypertensive Pharmacology Quiz

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Which mechanism contributes to the reduction of blood pressure in the use of diuretics?

Enhancement of sympathetic nerve activity
Decrease in blood plasma volume (correct)
Inhibition of adrenal gland hormones
Increase in blood vessel diameter

What is the primary function of beta blockers in antihypertensive therapy?

To block the effects of hormones like adrenaline (correct)
To promote artery contraction
To increase cholesterol synthesis
To enhance the heart's responsiveness to hormones

Which antihypertensive class directly prevents the release of angiotensin to manage blood pressure?

Sympathetic nerve inhibitors
ACE inhibitors (correct)
Beta blockers
Diuretics

What is a common effect of statins on cholesterol profiles in the body?

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How do sympathetic nerve inhibitors function to prevent blood pressure increases?

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Flashcards

Diuretics

Drugs that reduce high blood pressure by increasing urine production, lowering excess blood fluids and salts.

Beta Blockers

Drugs that block the heart's response to adrenaline, preventing blood pressure increases.

Sympathetic Nerve Inhibitors

Drugs that affect the sympathetic nerves, causing arteries to constrict and preventing blood pressure spikes.

ACE Inhibitors

Drugs that prevent the release of the angiotensin hormone, which narrows arteries.

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Statins

Drugs that lower cholesterol levels by blocking an enzyme in the liver responsible for making cholesterol. They also balance LDL/HDL and reduce inflammation in arteries.