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Study Guide 4 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do Beta blockers do | DECREASES heart demand of 02 by blocking the beta receptors in the heart, preventing stimulation from norepinephrine and epinephrine, that would normally cause an INCREASED HR. Beta Blockers also DECREASE BP |
| What do ACE inhibitors do | Help relax blood vessels by preventing an enzyme in your body from producing angiotensin II( angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction and higher BP ) .. DECREASE BP, preserve CO and INCREASE renal blood flow. |
| Ends in " ril " , ramipril, captopril, trandolapril | ACE INHIBITORS |
| serious adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors | kidney failure, allergic reactions, DECREASE WBC's, swelling of the tissues (angio edema) |
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