RAAS Medications Flashcards

1
Q

ACE Inhibitors to know

A

Captopril
Enalapril
Lisinopril

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2
Q

ARB

A

Losartan

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3
Q

Common uses of RAAS Meds

A

Hypertension
Heart failure (pee out fluid)
Cardioprotection (following MI)

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4
Q

ACE inhibitors help ______ the heart and _____ damage.

A

protect

minimize

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5
Q

ACE Inhibitors and ARBs cause

A

hyperkalemia

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6
Q

ACE inhibitors are notorious for causing a dry, persistent

A

cough (annoying and harmless)

Switch to ARBs

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7
Q

ACE inhibitors provide

A

cardioprotection

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8
Q

Angiedema

A

swelling of face, lips, and tongue
Medical EMERGENCY
ABCs

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