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Drugs that act on the RAAS Flashcards

1
Q

What do all Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE-I) end with?

A

Pril

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2
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What is Captopril used for?

A

Hypertension
Post-MI
Heart Failure

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What is the MOA of Captopril?

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Blocks the production of Angiotension II

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4
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What group of people should not take Captopril?

A

Pregnant people?

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5
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What are some adverse reactions when taking Captopril?

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Water loss
Sodium loss
Potassium retention

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6
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What should you assess before administering Captopril?

A

Blood pressure
Serum potassium levels
CBC w/differential

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7
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What should you check in the MAR before administering Captopril?

A 
Antihypertensives
Potassium sparing drugs
Potassium supplements
Diuretics
NSAIDS
Lithium
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What should you evaluate after administering Captopril?

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Monitor blood pressure closely for 2 hours after the first dose

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9
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What do Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) end in?

A

Sartan

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10
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What is Losartan used for?

A

Hypertension
Post-MI
Heart Failure

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11
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What is the MOA of Losartan?

A

Blocks the action of Angiotensin II

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12
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What does Losartan prevent?

A

The release of Aldosterone

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13
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What are some serious adverse reactions regarding Losartan?

A

Angioedema

Fetal Injury

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14
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What should you assess before administering Losartan?

A

Blood Pressure

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What should you check for in the MAR before administering Losartan?

A

Antihypertensives

Diuretics

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What should you check for in the Past Medical History before administering Losartan?

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Pregnancy
Renal Artery Stenosis
History of Anioedema

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