The Benefits of Lisinopril and ACE Inhibitors Quiz
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What is a potential benefit of using Lisinopril (Prinivil) in diabetic patients?

  • Increasing the risk of MI and stroke
  • Causing ventricular remodeling
  • Reducing proteinuria and protecting the kidneys (correct)
  • Inducing hyperkalemia
  • What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors like Lisinopril?

  • Hypertension
  • Bradycardia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Dry cough (correct)
  • What adverse effect can be seen in the third trimester of pregnancy with ACE inhibitors?

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Teratogenicity (correct)
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hypertension
  • What is the mechanism by which ACE inhibitors improve vascular endothelium function?

    <p>Improvement of nitric oxide production (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do ACE inhibitors have on creatinine and potassium levels?

    <p>Slightly increase creatinine and cause kidneys to hold onto potassium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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