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ARBS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| drug names | Lorsartan Valsartan |
| why is the drug prescribe | hypertension heart failure stroke prevention |
| why shouldn't this medication be given ( contrainindications) | drug allergy pregnancy |
| which drugs is interacted with this medication | NSAIDS potassium-sparing diuretics |
| what are the adverse reaction for this drug | hypotension chest pain cough/fever |
| what should the nurse watch out for | vitals edema monitor bun/cr |
| what should you teach the patient | avoid grapefruit juice avoid foods high in potassium |
| is this medication less effective in AA | yes |
| main action for block angiotensin 2 | increase vasodilation decrease afterload decrease dry cough |