Cardiovascular System Flashcards
ACE Inhibitor Examples
Captopril Enalapril Enalaprilat Fosinopril Lisinopril
ARBS Inhibitors Examples
Losartan
Valsartan
Irbesartan
ACE Inhibitors Indications
Hypertension
Heart Failure
MI
Diabetic Nephropathy
ARBS Inhibitors Indications
Hypertension
Heart Failure
MI
Diabetic Nephropathy
ACE Inhibitors Precautions
Use caution with diuretic therapy
Monitor potassium levels
pregnancy
ARBS Inhibitors Precautions
Use caution with diuretic therapy
Monitor potassium levels
pregnancy
ACE Inhibitors Complications
persistent nonproductive cough
angioedema
hypotension
ARBS Inhibitors Complications
hypotension
angioedema
ACE inhibitor Administration
take 1 hour before meals
monitor blood pressure
monitor for angioedema, give epinephrine if develops
ARBS Inhibitor Administration
monitor blood pressure
monitor for angioedema, give epinephrine if develops
Calcium Channel Blockers Examples
Nifedipine
Verapamil
Diltiazem
Amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blockers Indications
angina
hypertension
a-fib, a-flutter, SVT
Calcium Channel Blockers Precautions
use caution with digoxin and beta blockers
contraindicated in heart failure, heart block, bradycardia
do not consume grapefruit juice
Calcium Channel Blockers Complications
Constipation
Reflex tachycardia
Peripheral edema
toxicity
Calcium Channel Blockers Administration
slowly taper dose when discontinuing
monitor heart rate and blood pressure
administer IV injection over 2-3 min
Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blockers Examples
Prazosin
Doxazosin mesylate
Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blockers Indications
Primary hypertension
Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blockers Precautions
Increased risk of hypotension and syncope if given with other antihypertensives, beta blockers, diuretics
NSAIDs may decrease effects prazosin
Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blockers Complications
Dizziness
Fainting
Alpha 1 Adrenergic Blockers Administration
monitor heart rate and blood pressure
take medications at bedtime to minimize effects of hypotension
consult doctor before taking OTC medications
Central Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonists Examples
Clonidine
Guanfacine
Methyldopa
Central Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonists Indications
Primary hypertension
Hypertensive crisis
Severe cancer pain
Central Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonists Precautions
Contraindicated with anticoagulation therapy, MAOIs
Contraindicated with liver failure, breastfeeding
Use caution with CVA, MI, diabetes mellitus, major depression, chronic renal failure
Central Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonists Complications
dry mouth drowsiness and sedation rebound hypertension black or sore tongue leukopenia
Central Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonists Administration
monitor for adverse CNS effects
monitor CBC, heart rate, blood pressure
assess for weight gain and edema
monitor closely for rebound hypertension 48hrs after discontinuing medication
take at bedtime to minimize effects of hypotension
notify provider of involuntary jerky movements, prolonged dizziness, rash, jaundice