NR 565 MIDTERM: Questions & Answers Advanced Pharmacology

NR 565 MIDTERM: Questions & Answers
Advanced Pharmacology
What is the action of Aldosterone
(Ans- Na+ resorption, K+ excretion
Are drugs that block the RASS SAFE IN PREGNANCY
(Ans- Only in the 1st Trimester
DO NOT USE IN 2ND and 3RD Trimester
What is the name of an Ace Inhibiter {prils}
(Ans- Lisinopril
What is the MOA of ACE inhibitors?
(Ans- These agents inhibit the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE),
preventing the conversion of angiotensin I (AngI) to angiotensin II
(AngII) , a potent vasoconstrictor.
What is the Adverse Reaction to ACE inhibitors
(AnsCough
Angioedema- occurs anytime