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Hyralazine
NCLEX
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |