Meds

Question 1

Antihypertensive

Answer 1

Ace inhibitors
ARBs
Calcium Channel Blockers
Beta Blockers
Vasodilators

Question 2

Ace Inhibitors

Answer 2

“-pril”
monitor K+ levels
SE: persistent non productive cough, angioedema, hypotension
Monitor bp and for angioedema
catopril should be taken 1 hour before meals

Question 3

ARBs

Answer 3

“-sartan”
monitor K+ levels
SE: angioedema, hypotension
Monitor bp and for angioedema

Question 4

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 4

Nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, amlodipine
contraindicated for clients with HF or bradycaria
no grapefruit juice
SE: consipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity

Question 5

Beta blockers

Answer 5

“-olol”
contraindicated with bradycardia
SE: bradycardia, nasal stuffiness, AV block, bronchospasm
monitor for hypoglycemia

Question 6

Vasodilators

Answer 6

Nitroglycerin

SE: dizziness, headache, hypotension

Question 7

Cardiac glycosides

Answer 7

used for cardiac failure
digoxin
thiazide or loop diuretics increase risk for hypokalemia and toxicity
veramamil increases risk for toxicity
assess apical pulse for 1 min before giving
Digoxin toxicity: Anorexia, N/V, fatigue, weakness, diplopia, blurred vision, halos