Midterm Exam: NR565 / NR-565
(Latest 2025 / 2026 Update) Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
Treatment of hypertension by ethnicity
Answer:
African American: Thiazide - CCB
Non-African American: Thiazide-ACE-ARB
Avoid ACE/ARBS in African Americans
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Question:
Beta-blockers 1) Action
Answer:
1) β1 blockade suppresses renin release, resulting in) vasodilation secondary to reduced production of angiotensin II and prevention of aldosterone- mediated volume expansion.
Question:
Risk of stopping beta blocker abruptly
Answer:
can lead to adverse effects due to a rebound effect: Rebound Hypertension:
Angina: Patients with angina may experience an increase in the frequency and
severity of angina attacks
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): There is an increased risk of heart
attack after abrupt cessation of beta-blocker therapy, particularly in patients with coronary artery disease.
Arrhythmias: Stopping beta-blockers suddenly can lead to the development
of tachycardia (fast heart rate) and other heart rhythm disturbances.
Withdrawal Symptoms: Patients may experience symptoms such as
palpitations, tremors, and anxiety
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Question:
What happens when given to someone with asthma?
Answer:
potential for bronchospasm, Beta-blocking agents are both selective and nonselective and can target other organs and tissues with beta receptors as well, including the lungs
Question:
Treatment of hypertension in heart failure patients
Answer:
ACEI or ARB as first line, plus beta blockers, diuretics, and others as needed
Question:
Effects of cardiac glycosides (Digoxin):
Answer:
increases the force of ventricular contraction and can thereby increase cardiac output
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