Question

drag each drug classification to the description of how it works.
description
inhibits adrenergic (sympathetic) nerve receptors within the heart
decreases vasoconstriction by inhibiting the angiotensin - converting enzyme
reduces peripheral resistance by stimulating inhibitory receptors to slow heart rate
diuretic that works alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents
slows av nodal conduction
decreases vasoconstriction by blocking the effects of angiotensin ii
increases heart rate and cardiac output by smooth muscle relaxation of blood vessels
drug class
beta - adrenergic blockers
angiotensin - converting enzyme (ace) inhibitors
antiadrenergic agents
thiazide diuretics
calcium channel blockers
angiotensin receptor blockers (arbs)
peripheral vasodilators

Explanation:

1. Beta - Adrenergic Blockers inhibit adrenergic (sympathetic) nerve receptors within the heart.
2. Angiotensin - Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors decrease vasoconstriction by inhibiting the angiotensin - converting enzyme.
3. Antiadrenergic Agents reduce peripheral resistance by stimulating inhibitory receptors to slow heart rate.
4. Thiazide Diuretics are diuretics that work alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
5. Calcium Channel Blockers slow AV nodal conduction.
6. Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) decrease vasoconstriction by blocking the effects of angiotensin II.
7. Peripheral Vasodilators increase heart rate and cardiac output by smooth muscle relaxation of blood vessels.

Answer:

1. Inhibits adrenergic (sympathetic) nerve receptors within the heart - Beta - Adrenergic Blockers
2. Decreases vasoconstriction by inhibiting the angiotensin - converting enzyme - Angiotensin - Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
3. Reduces peripheral resistance by stimulating inhibitory receptors to slow heart rate - Antiadrenergic Agents
4. Diuretic that works alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents - Thiazide Diuretics
5. Slows AV nodal conduction - Calcium Channel Blockers
6. Decreases vasoconstriction by blocking the effects of angiotensin II - Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
7. Increases heart rate and cardiac output by smooth muscle relaxation of blood vessels - Peripheral Vasodilators