Cardiovascular system Flashcards
ACE inhibitors
Name of drugs?
captopril (Capoten)
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
benazepril (Lotensin)
ACE inhibitors
Pharmacological action?
Indication?
Vasodilation
Exertion of Sodium and Water
Retention of Potassium
HTN
Heart failure
Diabetic nephropathy
ACE inhibitors
Side-effects
Hypotension
A ngioedema
C ough
E levated K+ 3.5 to 5.0mEg/L
teratogenic drag
ACE inhibitors
Client education
Change position slowly
Inform pt to expect dry cough/notify the provider
Inform pt to expect rash/notify the provider
Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers
Name?
losartan (Cozaar)
Irbesartan (Avapro)
Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers
Indication?
HTN
HF
Stroke prevention(only losartan)
Diabetic neuropathy
vasodilation
exertion of sodium and water
What medication does prevent stroke?
losartan (Cozaar)
Angiotensin 2 receptor blockers
side-effects
Hypotension
Dizziness
GI upset
Angioedema
teratogenic drag
Too much aldosterone can cause?
High blood pressure and a build-up of fluid in body tissues
Where are alpha 1 receptors located?
Vascular smooth muscle
Prostate muscle
Internal urethral Sphincter
Iris smooth muscle
Aldosterone antagonists
Name of drugs?
eplerenone (Inspra)
spironolactone (Aldactone)
What does angiotensin do on the smooth muscle?
Smooth muscle contract
↓
Vasoconstriction
↓
Decrease diameter
↓
Increase BP
Where’s the smooth muscle located?
The liver, pancreas, and intestines, except the heart
What does angiotensin do on the post pituitary?
ADH release
↓
Increase water re-absorption
↓
Increase BF
↓
Increase BP
What does angiotensin do to the adrenal gland?
Aldosterone release/steroid hormone
↓
Increase water and sodium re-absorption
↓
Increase BF
↓
Increase BP
What is the negative side of the aldosterone
on the body?
Promotes urinary potassium excretion
= hypokalemia