Vasoconstrictor - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

angina could be triggered by ? - Answer- eating a heavy meal Exp: blood shunted to the GI area which decreases blood availability to the myocardium locations of chest pain? - Answer- typically felt behind the sternum and may radiate to:neck, jaw, shoulders, and along the inner aspect of the left arm. what is the classic finding of angina? - Answer- it is relieved with rest or nitroglycerine Pt. education for nitroglycerin? - Answer- 1. keep in a dark bottle every 6 months under ton...

Local Anesthesia and Vasoconstrictors in Dentistry | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 What are 4 reasons why vasoconstrictors are used? - Answer -1. reduces potential overdose 2. increases duration 3. improves effectiveness 4. reduces blood flow

what the action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the action of an ACE inhibitor is a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II b. To inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing urine output and lowering blood pressure c. To decrease heart rate and blood pressure by competing with Beta1 and Beta2 receptors in the heart and lungs d. To lower blood glucose by stimulating the ...

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Sports Medicine EOPA (2023/2024) Already Passed Abduction Movement away from the midline of the body Adduction Movement toward the midline of the body Acute Injury An injury with sudden onset and short duration (1-3 days) Aerobic Process that requires oxygen EX: running, soccer Anaerobic Process that does not require oxygen EX: football dynamic stretching technique in which muscles are stretched by moving joints slowly and fluidly through their range of motion in a controlled manner; also c...

BIOL 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology Assignment 3 Questions and correct Answers (Correctly Explained). 1. Some patients who suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure) are prescribed medications that are in the category of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. Explain why these drugs are used to combat hypertension. When blood volume falls or blood flow to the kidneys decreases, juxtaglomerular cells in the kidneys secrete renin into the bloodstream. In sequence, renin and ang...

What is the action of Aldosterone (Ans- Na+ resorption, K+ excretion Are drugs that block the RASS SAFE IN PREGNANCY (Ans- Only in the 1st Trimester DO NOT USE IN 2ND and 3RD Trimester What is the name of an Ace Inhibiter {prils} (Ans- Lisinopril What is the MOA of ACE inhibitors? (Ans- These agents inhibit the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), preventing the conversion of angiotensin I (AngI) to angiotensin II (AngII) , a potent vasoconstrictor. What is the Adverse Reac...

Pharmacology Final Exam Questions 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension 2. When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to...

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*When did local anesthesia become available for hygienists get a license in Arkansas?* correct answers 1995 Cocaine correct answers Overuse and misuse resulted in toxic effects among patients and medical staff often became addicted At this time, there were no negative stigmas attached to the recreational use of cocaine Many became addicted In addition to being addictive, it was also short acting which presented a problem for more complicated procedures Turn of 20th century, publi...