BP Med: Aldosterone Antagonists

Question 1

Common med

Answer 1

Spironolactone And Eplerenone

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

Reduce blood volume by blocking aldosterone receptors in the kidneys
-kidneys excrete sodium and water, retain potassium

Question 3

Used to treat

Answer 3

Hypertension and heart failure

Question 4

Complications

Answer 4

Hyperkalemia, flu-like symptoms, gynecomastia, dizziness and fatigue

Question 5

Nursing considerations

Answer 5

Report enlargement and tenderness of male breast tissue