Hormones and Blood Pressure

Which hormone plays a key role in long-term blood pressure regulation by promoting sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the kidneys?

Which group of enzymes catalyze the transfer of phosphate groups from ATP to specific substrates, thereby activating or deactivating them?

Which hormone is responsible for promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys?

Which hormone is produced by the atria of the heart and promotes the excretion of sodium and water in the kidneys?

Which hormone is responsible for the fight or flight response and increases heart rate and blood pressure?

You are working in a community pharmacy, and a 45-year-old female patient named Sarah comes in with a prescription for atorvastatin 20 mg once daily. She has a history of hyperlipidemia and has been taking atorvastatin for the past 2 years. Sarah also mentions that she has been experiencing muscle pain and weakness for the past few weeks, which she believes might be a side effect of atorvastatin. She is concerned about these symptoms and wants to know if there are any alternative medications she can take. Patient History: Age: 45 Gender: Female Medical condition: Hyperlipidemia Current medication: Atorvastatin 20 mg once daily Based on this scenario, what would be your next course of action?

You are working as a pharmacy intern in a hospital setting. A 68-year-old male patient named John has been admitted with a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia. He has a past medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease (CKD). John is currently taking several medications, including metformin for diabetes, lisinopril for hypertension, and furosemide for fluid management due to CKD. Patient History: Age: 68 Gender: Male Medical conditions: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic kidney disease Current medications: Metformin 1000 mg twice daily Lisinopril 10 mg once daily Furosemide 40 mg twice daily Based on this scenario, which of the following medication adjustments would be necessary for John's treatment?

What happens when the patient takes an SJW herbal supplement with Warfarin?

A 68-year-old male patient comes to the pharmacy with a prescription for amiodarone 200mg once daily. He was recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. His medical history includes hypertension, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease. His current medications are lisinopril 20mg daily, carvedilol 25mg twice daily, furosemide 40mg daily, and over-the-counter ibuprofen as needed. As the pharmacist, what counselling points would you provide this patient starting amiodarone? Select the wrong answer: