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mcmcdaniel

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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



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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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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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