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Lexie's ACEI
NCLEX Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitiors ACE | Antihypertensives |
| End in | -pril |
| Examples | Benazepril, captopril, lisinopril, enalapril |
| Indications | HTN, Reduce risk of CHF after MI, Slowed progression of left ventricular dysfunction into overt heart failure |
| Action | Block conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictior angiotensin II |
| Therapeutic Effects | Lowering of blood pressure in HTN, Decreased afterload in CHF |
| Contraindictions | Angioedema |
| Use Cautiously | Renal impairment, hepatic impairment, hypovolemia, |
| Adverse Reactions and Side Effects | cough, hypotension, taste disturbances, proteinuria, agranuloytosis, neutropenia, angioedema |
| Labs | BUN, creatinine, electrolyte, CBC, Liver enzymes, WBC differential |
| Patient teaching | Avoid salt substitutes, change positions slowly, notify provider if rash, sore throat, fever, occur |
| Nursing Implications | Monitor BP, HR, In CHF monitor wt, breath sounds |