N112 - Angiotension II Receptor Blockers for test 1
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| ARBs | Antiotension II receptor Blocker or Antagonist
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| Uses | Used alone or in combination with other medication to treat HTN (hypertension)
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| Other uses | Adjunctive agent to treat CHF (congestive heart failure)
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| Action | blocks the action of angiotensin II after it is formed, ARBs block receptors for angiotensin II in vascular smooth muscle & adrenal glands (competitive inhibition) = block vasoconstriction & secretion of aldosterone
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| Side effects/Adverse reactions | Headache, upper respiratory infection, dizziness, Does not cause cough of ACE inhibitors, Does not cause hyperkalemia (K+)
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| Nursing consideration 1 | Monitor vital signs especially BP
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| Nursing consideration 2 | May take with or without food
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| Nursing consideration 3 | Advise patient to change position slowly to avoid orthostatic hypotension
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| Evaluate effectiveness of the drug | Decreased BP, improvement in s/s of CHF (congestive heart failure)
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| Drug to drug interactions | Lithium toxicity, Tagamet = decrease effectiveness of ARBs
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