Question | Answer |
Candesartan | Atacand |
Losartan | Cozaar |
Telmisartan | Micardis |
Irbesartan | Avapro |
Nesiritide | Natrecor |
ACE Inhibitors include which of the following? Verapamil; Neosynephrine; Demerol; Captopril; Pavulon | Captorpil/ Capoten |
What do ACE Inhibitors treat? | Hypertension |
Which of the following is an ACE Inhibitor? Lasix/furosemide; Hexabrix; Benazapril/ Lotensin; Narcan; Dobutamine | Benazapril/ Lotensin |
What organ do ACE Inhibitors work on? | Kidney |
Normal effects of ACE Inhibitors include: | Diuresis |
ACE inhibitors tend to end in the letters: | pril |
ACE inhibitors are indicated in which of the following? A-fib; Heart failure; COPD; Hepatitis; Deep vein thrombosis | Heart failure |
ACE inhibitors work to block the synthesis of: | Angiotensin II |
The following clinical findings might be an indication for Quinapril/ Accupril: High blood sugar; High LDL; Hemoglobin of 8.7gm/dL; BP of 200/96; A-fib with rapid ventricular response | BP of 200/96 |
The generic name for Zestril is: | Lisinopril |
Trandolapril/ Mavik is most likely to be give: | 1-4mg PO |
Which is the only ACE inhibitor given IV push? | Vasotec |
Use of Non=steroidal anti-inflammatories like Naproxen or Ibuprofen may reduce the vasodilator affect of ACE Inhibitors, because NSAIDS: | Interfere with prostaglandin synthesis |
Adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors may include: | Cough, Hypotension, Angioedema (tracheal swelling), Renal insufficiency |
Which of the following is an ACE Inhibitor that may be administered IV push? Enaliprilat/ Vasotec; Captopril/Capoten; Clonidine/Catapres; Isoproterenol/ Isuprel; Phenylephrine/Neosynephrine | Enalaprilat/ Vasotec |
Vasotec suppresses secretion of aldosterone by the: | Adrenal cortex |
Capoten is most likely to increase serum levels of: | Digoxin and Lithium |
What causes the dry cough associated with ACE inhibitor therapy? | Nitric oxide secretion into the alveoli |
ACE inhibitors may increase __________ toxicity when administered concurrently. | Digitalis |
Your patient Ms. Cora Dorr, a hall monitor at Flat Rock High, has taken an overdose of ACE Inhibitors. She now has hyponatremia. This may be treated by giving: | An infusion of 0.9 Normal Saline |
Your patient Mr. Sonny Burns, a lifeguard at Stony Creek Metropark, is complaining of a bad taste in his mouth after starting on ACE Inhibitors. The medical term for this condition is: | Dysgeusia |
How do you correct dysguesia from ACE's? | take iron supplements |
Patients on ACE Inhibitors should be monitored for possible renal insufficiency. What do the renal panels check the levels of? | BUN and Creatinine |
Heart failure patients experience increased longevity when taking ACE inhibitors because of: | Reduced ventricular remodeling |
The endogenous vasodilator that counters the effect of Angiotensin II is: | Bradykinin |
T/F: Angiotensin II concentrations will fall during treatment with inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme | True |
T/F: Renin is produced by the medulla oblongata when chemoreceptors sense low potassium levels | False |
T/F: Angiotension I is one of the most potent biological vasoconstrictors | False |
T/F: Inhibitors of angiotensin converting enzyme are effective agents for the treatment of hypotension | False |
How long after an MI should a patient receive the first does of an ACE inhibitor? | 24 hours |
Which of the following classes of drugs includes Losartan? ACE inhibitors; Angiotensin receptor blockers; ACE inhibitor antitodte; Alpha adrenergic blocker | Angiotensin receptor blocker |
Pt has increasing SOB on exertion. She was prescribed furosemide 40mg in the morning about 1 year ago for swollen ankles and has taken it intermittently. Clinical signs and an echo show LV systolic dysfunction. You expect the Dr. to order: | Lisinopril |
ACE inhibitors are a class of drug specifically used to: | BLock the Renin- Angiotension-Aldosterone system |
Valsartan | Diovan |
Enalapril | Vasotec |
Captopril | Capoten |
Moexipril | Univasc |
Quinapril | Accupril |
Trandolapril | Mavik |
Lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril |
Fosinopril | Monopril |
Perindopril | Aceon |
Ramipril | Altace |
Ace inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers are used for the control of: | hypertension |
All of the following are ACE inhibitors except: Capoten/Captppril; Vasotec/ Enalapril/Enalaprilat; Digoxin; Quinapril; Monopril | Digoxin |
Which of the following is an ACE Inhibitor?Dysopyramide/ Norpace; Amlodipine/Norvasc; Benazapril/Lotensin; Dypridamole/Persantine; Inocor/Amrinone | Benazapril/Lotensin |
Which of the following helps to prevent adverse LV remodeling, delays progression of heart failure, and decreases sudden death? Enalapril; Isordil; Bivalrudin; Ibutilide; Amiloride | Enalapril |
ACE Inhibitors block the secretion of: | aldosterone |
Quinapril reduces | Blood pressure; workload on the heart; risk of death from heart failure; number of new cases of Diabetes type II |
Benazapril reduces | Reabsorption of sodium and water by the kidneys, blood volume; cardiac preload; oxygen demand by the heart |
Enalapril reduces | Peripheral vasoconstriction; cardiac afterload (decreased SVR); ventricular remodeling; myocardial oxygen demand |
Trandolapril increases: | Diuresis |
A common side effect of most ACE inhibitors is | Dry cough |
Your pt is taking Diovan. ARB' prevent secretion of aldosterone by the: | adrenal cortex |
Which of the following would be an indication for Prinivil/Zestril/Lisinopril? Low BP; High BP; Cardiac arrest; Rapid HR; DVT | High blood pressure |
All of the following are ACE inhibitors except: Benazapril; Ramipril; Enalaprilat; Monopril; Nicardipine | Nicardipine |
Diagnosis of heart failure is made on your pt. You expect the physician to order: Clopidigrel; Amrinone; Esmolol; Lisinopril; Ibutilide | Lisinopril |