Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers: ARBS

Question 1

losartan action

Answer 1

-prevents vasoconstriction
-decrease blood pressure
-decrease in aldosterone production (loss of sodium & fluid)

Question 2

name of ARB

Answer 2

“startans”, losartan

Question 3

losartan indication

Answer 3

-HTN, but not acute
-heart failure
-diabetic neuropathy
-post-MI

Question 4

losartan contraindications

Answer 4

-impaired renal function
-pregnancy
-lactation

Question 5

losartan adverse effects

Answer 5

-NO cough
-much less risk of angioedema
-headache, dizziness, syncope, weakness
-hyperkalemia
-GI complications

Question 6

losartan drug to drug interactions

Answer 6

-lithium (toxicity)
-food/meds that effect kidney function/potassium levels

Question 7

losartan assessment/teaching

Answer 7

-hypovolemia
-labs (K+, renal function)
-BP