ACE inhibitors and ARBs

Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
Block angiotensin II at the AT1 receptor
Inhibit the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
Increase bradykinin breakdown
Block calcium channels
Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors that may appear up to a year after starting therapy?
Hyperkalemia
Cough
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Angioedema related to ACE inhibitor therapy is thought to be due to increased levels of which substance?
Histamine
Epinephrine
Bradykinin
Cortisol
Which of the following conditions would be a contraindication for starting ACE inhibitor therapy?
Hypertension in younger patients
Pregnancy
Ischemic heart disease
Heart failure
Which of the following should be monitored before and after initiating ACE inhibitor therapy?
Blood glucose and lipids
Electrolytes and renal function
White blood cell count
Liver enzymes
Which medication is often used as an alternative to ACE inhibitors in patients who develop a cough?
Calcium channel blockers
Beta-blockers
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
Diuretics
In patients with diabetic nephropathy, both ACE inhibitors and ARBs are used due to their ability to:
Reduce blood glucose levels
Increase heart rate
Decrease progression of renal disease
Lower cholesterol levels
Which of the following side effects is associated with ACE inhibitor therapy and may require discontinuation of the drug?
Hyperkalemia
Diarrhea
Insomnia
Weight gain
Which of the following statements about ACE inhibitors and ARBs is true?
Both ACE inhibitors and ARBs increase bradykinin levels
ACE inhibitors work by blocking AT1 receptors
ARBs are commonly used when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated due to cough
ACE inhibitors are not useful in Diabetes Patients
Which of the following is an acceptable change in laboratory values after initiating ACE inhibitor therapy in a patient?
Increase in serum creatinine up to 50% from baseline
Increase in potassium level up to 6.0 mmol/L
Increase in serum creatinine up to 30% from baseline
Decrease in eGFR by more than 50%
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