RAAS Medications Flashcards
1
Q
ACE Inhibitors to know
A
Captopril
Enalapril
Lisinopril
2
Q
ARB
A
Losartan
3
Q
Common uses of RAAS Meds
A
Hypertension
Heart failure (pee out fluid)
Cardioprotection (following MI)
4
Q
ACE inhibitors help ______ the heart and _____ damage.
A
protect
minimize
5
Q
ACE Inhibitors and ARBs cause
A
hyperkalemia
6
Q
ACE inhibitors are notorious for causing a dry, persistent
A
cough (annoying and harmless)
Switch to ARBs
7
Q
ACE inhibitors provide
A
cardioprotection
8
Q
Angiedema
A
swelling of face, lips, and tongue
Medical EMERGENCY
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