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Dihydropyridine CCBs may cause reflex _____ (HR)

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

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

What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil?_____

Cardiovascular _____ channel blockers are useful for treating hypertension

Hydralazine exerts its effects by increasing levels of _____, causing smooth muscle relaxation

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

What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil? _____

_____-dilators (e.g. hydralazine) cause decreased after-load

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ACE inhibitors and ARBs primarily cause _____ of the efferent arteriole of the kidney

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Flashcard 1: Dihydropyridine CCBs may cause reflex _____ (HR)

Answer: tachycardia

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

Answer: bradykinin

Flashcard 3: Beta-blockers may decrease BP by inhibiting beta-1 receptors of the JGA, thus decreasing _____ release

Answer: renin

Flashcard 4: What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil?_____

Answer: activating ATP-sensitive K+ channels

Flashcard 5: Cardiovascular _____ channel blockers are useful for treating hypertension

Answer: Ca2+

Flashcard 6: Hydralazine exerts its effects by increasing levels of _____, causing smooth muscle relaxation

Answer: cGMP

Flashcard 7: ACE inhibitors: Major renal-related contraindication/teratogenic effect?

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

Flashcard 8: What is the mechanism of action of minoxidil? _____

Answer: Direct arteriolar vasodilator

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Flashcard 9: _____-dilators (e.g. hydralazine) cause decreased after-load

Answer: Vaso

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Flashcard 10: ACE inhibitors and ARBs primarily cause _____ of the efferent arteriole of the kidney

Answer: dilation

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