Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

What are the adverse effects of ARBs?

1. Chest pain, fatigue, hypoglycemia

2. Increased heart rate, severe headaches

3. Uncontrolled hypertension, blurred vision

4. Weight gain, skin rash

The correct answer is: Chest pain, fatigue, hypoglycemia

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are vasodilators that lower blood pressure by preventing the hormone angiotensin II from binding to angiotensin II receptors. Adverse effects may include dizziness, hypotension, and hyperkalemia. These effects are mild and generally well tolerated by most individuals. Chest pain, fatigue and hypoglycemia are not common adverse effects of ARBs. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they describe adverse effects that are not typically associated with ARBs. For example, increased heart rate and headaches are commonly associated with other classes of blood pressure medications, such as beta-blockers, and are not typically seen with ARBs. Uncontrolled hypertension and blurred vision are not adverse effects of ARBs, but rather symptoms of poorly controlled hypertension. Weight gain and skin rash are also not typical adverse effects