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BP Med: Aldosterone Antagonists Flashcards

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Common med

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Spironolactone And Eplerenone

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Actions

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

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Used to treat

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Hypertension and heart failure

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Complications

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

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Nursing considerations

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Report enlargement and tenderness of male breast tissue

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