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mcmcdaniel

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A patient asks the nurse how amlodipine (Norvasc) works to reduce the blood pressure. Which response will the nurse provide?
 
  a. It causes blood vessel dilation.
  b. It helps you get rid of fluid.
  c. It helps your heart beat stronger.
  d. It slows your heart rate.

Question 2

Which medication lowers blood pressure by directly inhibiting renin?
 
  a. Aliskiren (Tekturna)
  b. Eplerenone (Inspra)
  c. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
  d. Reserpine


ntsoane kedibone

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Dihydropyridines (amlodipine) are calcium channel blocking medications that work by inhibiting the vasoconstricting effects of calcium to cause vasodilation. Amlodipine does not have a diuretic effect or cause the heart to contract more forcefully. Calcium channel blockers do slow the heart rate; however, the dihydropyridines (amlodipine) have peripheral vasodilating effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Aliskiren is a renin angiotensin antagonist. Eplerenone blocks the action of aldosterone.
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker. Reserpine depletes catecholamines.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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