10 Questions
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in lowering blood pressure?
Reducing blood volume through urinary excretion of water and electrolytes
Which class of diuretics works in the distal tubule of the nephron?
Thiazide diuretics
What is the prototype drug for potassium-sparing diuretics?
Spironolactone
Which class of drugs inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, thereby reducing blood pressure?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
What is the primary mechanism of action of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in lowering blood pressure?
Blocking the binding of angiotensin II to its receptors
Which class of antihypertensive drugs acts by blocking calcium ion channels in vascular smooth muscle cells?
Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
What is the prototype drug for calcium channel blockers that acts primarily on arterioles?
Nifedipine
Which class of antihypertensive drugs is typically prescribed for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors?
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?
Persistent dry cough
Which nursing consideration is important when administering loop diuretics like furosemide?
Monitor fluid intake and electrolyte levels
Learn about diuretics, the first line drugs for managing hypertension. Explore the mechanisms of action of thiazide and potassium-sparing diuretics, their prototypes, common adverse effects, and nursing considerations during administration.
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