Exam #4 ACE Inhibitors Flashcards
what are the ACE inhibitors you must know?
lisinopril
captopril
enalapril
what is the ending for ACE inhibitors?
pril
what is the pneumonic to remember ACE meds?
CEL
what is the therapeutic class for ACE inhibitors?
antihypertensives
what is the pharma class for ace?
ACE inhibitors
what are the pharmacological/how do ace inhibitors work?
interrupts the RAAS system of kidneys
Vasodilates vessells
what are therapeutic uses/what do ace inhibitors treat?
Hypertension
HF
MI
how can you remember that ACE dont help with angina?
they dont actually do anyhting to the heart itself only vessless
what are the adverse effects of ACE?
hyperkelemia and angioedema
what are the contraindications for ACE?
allergies to the med and renal insufficiency
what med should not be taken with ACE?
NSAIDS
what substitute should you avoid when taking ACE?
salt substitue
what signs should be reported when taking ACE?
rash or cough
