Exhibits For each medication, choose the drug classification and medication action.

Amlodipine: Amlodipine inhibits the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure. It’s used primarily for hypertension and angina. Aspirin: Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX), thereby reducing thromboxane A2 production and platelet aggregation. It lowers the risk of clot formation in clients with suspected myocardial infarction. Lisinopril: Lisinopril blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor. It lowers blood pressure and reduces afterload, which helps reduce cardiac workload in clients with hypertension or heart failure. Nitroglycerin: Nitroglycerin dilates both veins and arteries, particularly the coronary arteries, reducing myocardial oxygen demand and improving oxygen delivery. It’s used to relieve angina and manage acute chest pain.