Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors aka ACE inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
What do ACE inhibitors do?
A
Treat Hypertension and heart failure. and protect the kidney functions in patients with diabetes mellitus.
2
Q
Vasotec
A
Enalapril
3
Q
Zestril, Prinivil
A
Lisinopril
4
Q
Altace
A
Ramipril
5
Q
Capoten
A
Captopril
6
Q
Monopril
A
Fosinopril
7
Q
Accupril
A
Quinapril
8
Q
Lotensin
A
Benazepril
9
Q
Common ACE inhibitor Side effects
A
Expect: CAPTOPRIL
NOTE: ace inhibitor side effects= captopril
-Cough
-Anaphylaxis=allergic reaction
-Palpitations
-Taste changes aka alter TASTE
-Orthostatic Hypotension
-Potassium increase=hyperkalemia
-Renal impairment
-Impotence=inability of a man to have an orgasm
-Leukocytosis= elevated white blood cell count
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Angioedema
- Steven Johnson Syndrome
- headache
- dizziness
10
Q
Nursing implications for ACE inhibitors?
A
- monitor blood pressure=orthostatic hypotension
- Monitor BUN and creatinine due to renal impairment
- monitor electrolytes and wbc due to potassium increase and leukocytosis
11
Q
What is ace inhibitors contraindicated in?
A
Pregnancy
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