ACE Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
Medications
A
“-pril”
- Benazepril
- Captopril
- Enalapril
- Lisinopril
- Ramipril
2
Q
Action
A
- Block ACE from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II in the RAAS
- Blocks aldosterone leading to vasodilation, sodium and water excretion, and small increase in serum potassium
3
Q
Indication
A
- HTN
- CHF
- Left ventricular dysfunction
- Diabetic nephropathy prevention
4
Q
Contraindications
A
- Allergy
- Impaired renal fx
- Pregnancy (BLACK BOX WARNING)
5
Q
Caution
A
- Acute/unstable CHF
- African americans
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
- Reflex tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Renal insufficiency
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Pancytopenia
- GI irritation
- Rash
- Hyperkalemia
- Cough
7
Q
Drug-Drug interactions
A
- Allopurinol
- Other drugs affecting the RAAS
- NSAIDs
8
Q
Assessment
A
-Labs: CBC
9
Q
Implementation
A
- Administer on empty stomach
- Patient teaching regarding cough
