ACE inhibitors Flashcards
prils
1
Q
captopril
A
Capoten
2
Q
enalapril
A
Vasotec
3
Q
lisinopril
A
Zestril
4
Q
mechanism of action (purpose)
A
blocks ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) from being produced
5
Q
therapeutic effect
A
⬇BP = ⬇constriction which⬇resistance
which⬇after load
6
Q
indications/ uses
A
- hypertension (HTN)
- after load reduction in CHF and MI patients
- renal vascular protective effects
7
Q
precautions
A
- using multiple drugs can cause increase in hypotensive effects ( low BP)
- impaired renal function
8
Q
contraindications
A
- patients w/baseline hyperkalemia (⬆potassium k+)
- children, pregnant or lactating women
9
Q
side effects/ adverse
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*dry, non-productive cough
fatigue, dizziness, hyperkalemia, neutropenia
Angioedema
10
Q
Nursing Actions
A
assess BP, Intake and output, daily weight, side effects
11
Q
lab work
A
- serum k+levels
- renal function
12
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physical assessment
A
focus on pulmonary and cardiac
