UNIT 7 Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor CHAPTER 42

Question 1

What drug class is Lisinopril

A. CCB
B. BB
C. ARB
D.ACE

Answer 1

D.ACE

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme

Question 2

Action of Lisinopril

Answer 2

Action

 So by inhibiting angiotensin II the patient has
inhibited vasoconstriction (results in vasodilation) and
releases water and NA and holds K

 Uses
 Hypertension
 Heart failure

Can be used as dual therapy along with a
diuretic for African American

POTASSIUM SPARING

Question 3

Side effects of Lisinopril

Answer 3

Side effects/
 Constant irritating non-productive cough
 Headache
 GI upset
 Insomnia
 Erectile dysfunction

Question 4

Adverse effects of Lisinopril

Answer 4

Adverse reactions
Orthostatic hypotension, hypotension
 Hyperkalemia
 Tachycardia
 Angioedema
 Nephrotoxic

Question 5

Contraindications of Lisinopril

Answer 5

Contraindications
 Pregnancy
 Potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone
 Salt substitutes that contain potassium

 Interactions
 Potassium containing medication
 Other anti-hypertensives
 OTC cold medication