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Hyralazine
NCLEX
Question | Answer |
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Hydralazine | Apresoline |
Class | Antihypertensive, vasodilator |
Indications | Moderate to severe hypertension (used with a diuretic) |
Action | Direct acting peripheral arteriolar vasodilator |
Therapeutic effect | Lowering of blood pressure, in hypertensive patients, and decreased afterload in patients with CHF |
Adverse effects | tachycardia, sodium retention, drug induced lupus syndrome |
Nursing | Monitor bp, and pulse. |
Labs | CBC, electrolytes, ANA titer |
PO | Give with meals to adhance absorption |