Angiotensin II receptor blockers — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: What effect do ACE inhibitors have on levels of angiotensin II? _____

Answer: Decreased AT II

Flashcard 2: First Aid Pharmacology: Cardiovascular/RenalACE inhibitors may cause angioedema due to increased _____

Answer: bradykinin

Flashcard 3: What effect may ARBs have on potassium levels? _____

Answer: Increased (hyperkalemia)

Flashcard 4: Beta-blockers may decrease BP by inhibiting beta-1 receptors of the JGA, thus decreasing _____ release

Answer: renin

Flashcard 5: What effect may ACE inhibitors have on potassium levels? _____

Answer: Increased (hyperkalemia)

Flashcard 6: What drug class do losartan, candesartan, and valsartan belong to?_____

Answer: Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

Flashcard 7: What effect do ACE inhibitors have on bradykinin activity? _____

Answer: Increased

Flashcard 8: What effect may ARBs have on blood pressure? _____

Answer: Decreased (hypotension)

Flashcard 9: ACE inhibitors: Major renal-related contraindication/teratogenic effect?

Answer: Fetal renal damage (teratogenicity) / Renal failure in bilateral renal artery stenosis

Flashcard 10: What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil? _____

Answer: Direct arteriolar vasodilator

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