Question | Answer |
ACE Inhibitors Inhibit conversion of_____ to angiotensin II | angiotensin I |
Ace inhibitors _________ &____resorption by inhibiting aldosterone secretion (causes diuresis & decreases blood volume & return to the heart) | Prevent sodium & water |
Capoten (captopril) is the drug of choice for ____ . | hypertensive patients with heart failure |
What is the common drug for ACE inhibitors | Capoten (captopril)
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Dizziness, chronic, dry, nonproductive Cough, Salty or Metallic Taste, angioedema (laryngeal swelling) are the side effects of which drug? | : Capoten (captopril) |
When taking Capoten ___ levels of ____ may increase. | Serum ; digoxin |
ACE inhibitors like Capoten may cause ____ levels of ___. | May cause increased levels of potassium |
When taking Capoten ____ toxicity may be induced | lithium |
What are 5 drug examples for ACE inhibitors? | apoten captopril
Vasotec enalapril
Accupril quinapril
Altace ramipril
Prinivil, Zestril lisinopril |
Direct Vasodilators Cause ___mooth muscle relaxation, resulting in reduced peripheral vascular resistance & a decrease in blood pressure
Some are particularly useful in the management of hypertensive emergencies | direct arteriolars; |
What are four example of drugs for direct vasodilators? | Nitropress, Nipride /nitroprusside sodium
Apresoline hydralazine hcl
Loniten minioxidil
Hyperstat diazoxide |
Orthostatic hypotension is a side effect for ___ | Direct vasodilators |
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) inhibit the movement of ____across a cell membrane | calcium ions |
Calcium Channel Blockers cause ____& dilation of blood vessels (may cause constipation) | smooth muscle relaxation |
The Serum digoxin levels may increase when taking___ | calcium channel blockers |
The following are example of _____.
Norvasc amiodipine
Cardizem diltiazem
Plendil felodipine
Procardia nifedipine
Calan verapamil | Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) |
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ( ARBS) bing ____ at the _____ | angiotensin; receptors |
____ do not cause dry cough. | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ( ARBS) |
ARBS may being working within ____ _week, but may take ___ to ___ weeks for full therapeutic effects | A week; 3-6 weeks |
The following are examples of _____ drugs.
Atacand candesartan
Cozaar losartan
Avapro irbesartan | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ( ARBS) |
The following are nursing considerations for __.
Monitor BP and HR, & record
Take orthostatic BP readings (lying, sitting & standing)
Weigh daily, & record
Change positions slowly (to prevent orthostatic hypotension) | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ( ARBS) |
The following are nursing considerations for ____.
Teach client about proper diet, weight loss, and exercise
Avoid smoking & excessive alcohol
Avoid hot environments
Reduce stress as much as possible | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ( ARBS) |
The following are nursing consideration for ___.
Never stop taking medication without consult
Antihypertensives may lead to depression
Lifelong therapy is usually required | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers ( ARBS) |