BP meds: ACE Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
Common med
A
-prils
Captopril
2
Q
Action
A
Block the formation of angiotensin ll
- vasodilation
- kidneys excrete sodium and water, retain potassium
3
Q
Used to treat
A
HTN, heart failure, MI, neuropathy
4
Q
Complications
A
- cough,rash, dysgeusia (altered taste)
- hyperkalemia
- angioedema (swelling of tongue and oral pharynx)
- neutropenia (rare)
- 1st dose orthostatic hypotension
5
Q
Nursing considerations
A
- notify provider to d/c med
- monitor potassium levels (3.5-5)
- monitor WBC
- monitor for S+S, notify provider, d/c med, treatment SQ epinephrine
- monitor BP, start with a low dose
