A nurse is teaching a nursing student about the effects of a sustained drop in systemic blood pressure on the juxtaglomerular cells of the distal tubules in the kidneys. The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the student states, "This juxtaglomerular cell response to low blood pressure is utilized with the medication

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Juxtaglomerular cells in the kidneys respond to low blood pressure by releasing renin, which leads to the formation of angiotensin II. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor that works by blocking the production of angiotensin II, therefore, it is utilized with the medication captopril to lower blood pressure. Digoxin is a medication used for treating heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Furosemide is a loop diuretic used for treating edema and hypertension. Adenosine is a medication used for treating certain types of irregular heartbeats. However, none of these medications directly affect juxtaglomerular cells in response to low blood pressure.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Nursing Student About the Effects