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Antihypertensive
used to lower high blood pressure by dilating arteries
Term | Definition |
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Ace inhibitor | Stops renin/angiotension system. |
Ace inhibitor drugs | Known as the "PRILS" - Lisinopril= example |
Calcium Channel Blockers | Block ca+ from entering and decreasing contraction/dilate arteries. |
Calcium Channel Blocker drugs | Known as the "PINES"- Amlodipine= example |
Beta Blockers | Dilate Arteries. |
Beta Blocker drugs | Known as "OLOLS"- Metopolol= example |
Diuretics | Decrease volume to decrease pressure. |
Adverse Reactions of Antihypertensive drugs | Orthostatic Hypotension, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache, and Cough. |
NO ACE INHIBITOR equals what? | Decrease Renal fun and Heart Failure. |
Primary | No known cause- risk factors. |
Secondary | Known cause- Kidney Disease. |
No Grapefruit with what? | Calcium channel blockers. |
Nursing Interventions | Dangle pt, Assess: BP/Pulse (Same arm/time), Assess: Wt, edema, electrolytes ACE- Take on an empty stomach DO NOT STOP TAKING ABRUPTLY!!! |
Antihypertensive drugs used for what? | To dilate arteries and HTN (hypertension) |