Pharm Adjunct: Vasodilator - Nitric Oxide Flashcards
1
Q
How does Nitric Oxide cause vasodilation?
In broad terms.
A
NO → GC → cGMP → Ca⁺⁺ inhibition and increased uptake.
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2
Q
How can vasodilators alleviate pulmonary congestion?
A
By decreasing venous return via venodilation
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