Angiotension 2 Receptor Blockers Flashcards
These end in sartan…
Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers
What is losartan?
Angiotension receptor blockers
Blocks receptors for angiotension 2== blood pressure will decrease
Side effects:
Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
The nurse must monitor:
Blood sugar
Hypotension
These medication’s are good replacements for Ace and arbs
What is valsartan?
Angiotension receptor blockers
Blocks receptors for angiotension 2== blood pressure will decrease
Side effects:
Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
The nurse must monitor:
Blood sugar
Hypotension
These medication’s are good replacements for Ace and arbs
What is Candesartan?
Angiotension receptor blockers
Blocks receptors for angiotension 2== blood pressure will decrease
Side effects:
Hypotension
Hyperkalemia
The nurse must monitor:
Blood sugar
Hypotension
These medication’s are good replacements for Ace and arbs