Ace Inhibitors

Question 1

What is Catapril?

Answer 1

Ace inhibitor
It prevents the conversion of angiotensin 2 which is a potent vasoconstrictor

Side effects include dry, cough, and hyper kalemia
Life-threatening side effects include Angioedema
Neutropenia
*** must watch for swollen tongue/swollen soft tissue

Check blood pressure before administering .

They end in pril!!!!!

Question 2

What is enalapril?

Answer 2

Ace inhibitor
It prevents the conversion of angiotensin 2 which is a potent vasoconstrictor

Side effects include dry, cough, and hyper kalemia
Life-threatening side effects include Angioedema
Neutropenia
*** must watch for swollen tongue/swollen soft tissue

Check blood pressure before administering .

They end in pril!!!!!

Question 3

What is lisinopril?

Answer 3

Ace inhibitor

It prevents the conversion of angiotensin 2 which is a potent vasoconstrictor

Side effects include dry, cough, and hyper kalemia
Life-threatening side effects include Angioedema
Neutropenia
*** must watch for swollen tongue/swollen soft tissue

Check blood pressure before administering .

They end in pril!!!!!

Question 4

What is quinapril?

Answer 4

Ace inhibitor

It prevents the conversion of angiotensin 2 which is a potent vasoconstrictor

Side effects include dry, cough, and hyper kalemia
Life-threatening side effects include Angioedema
Neutropenia
*** must watch for swollen tongue/swollen soft tissue

Check blood pressure before administering .

They end in pril!!!!!