exam prep

Question 1

What do ACE inhibitors do?

Answer 1

reduce vasoconstriction, decreasing BP

Question 2

What is an example of an ACE inhibitor?

Answer 2

captopril

Question 3

What are examples of beta-blockers?

Answer 3

propanolol, bisoprolol

Question 4

What do diuretics do?

Answer 4

reduce fluid retention and BP

Question 5

What is an example of a diuretic?

Answer 5

furosemide

Question 6

What can reduced cardiac efficiency cause?

Answer 6

oedema due to fluid accumulation

Question 7

What is an example of an anti-inflammatory drug?

Answer 7

prednisolone

Question 8

What are examples of inhalation routes of administration?

Answer 8

nebulisers, metres-dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers

Question 9

What are key CNS neurotransmitters?

Answer 9

glutamate, GABA, serotonin, dopamine, noradrenaline

Question 10

How do anticholinergics act as bronchodilators?

Answer 10

they block parasympathetic bronchoconstriction