ACE inhibitors and ARB's

Question 1

Ace inhibitors med names

Answer 1

end in -pril

Question 2

ACE inhibitor actions

Answer 2

Act on lungs inhibit conversion A1-A2(vasoconstrictor)

results in a slight increase in K+

Question 3

Nursing consideration for ACE inhibitors (4)

4 side effects

Answer 3

approve for tx of diab. neuropathy
side effect persistent cough
Pancytopenia, hypotension, HF

Contraindicated c HYPERkalemia and impaired renal function- causes slight increase in K+
Take on empty stomach or 1 hr before meals two hours after

Question 4

Arbs med names

Answer 4

end in -artan

angiotensin 2 recept. blocker

Question 5

Arbs action

Answer 5

binds c receptors in smooth muscle and adrenal cortex to block vasocontriction and release of aldosterone

Question 6

Arbs Nursing consideration 5

Answer 6

common substitute if pts cant be on ACE inhibitors

angioedema, HF, monitor for hyperkalemia,
postural hypertension