There is only one ACE inhibitor that is not administered orally
What is enalaprilat?
(the active form of enalapril), which is given IV
Beta Blocker uses
What is hypertension and dysrhythmia?
Side effects of Beta Blockers
What is dizziness, lightheaded and syncope?
(may indicate bradycardia and hypotention)
Beta Blocker prototypes
What is metoprolol and atenolol?
All oral ACE inhibitors can be administered with food except
What is captopril and moeipril?
ACE Inhibitor uses
What is hypertension, heart failure, acute MI, and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction?
Adverse effects of ACE Inhibitors
What is persistent dry cough and diminished taste?
(cough may subside after a few weeks)
ACE Inhibitor prototype
What is Captopril, Enalapril, and Benazepril?
The Beta Blocker that is highly lipid soluble
What is Propranolol?
Main use for Metoprolol
What is hypertention?
What heart rate value will indicate to the nurse not to administer Beta Blocker
What is heart rate less then 45?
A drug from first generation Beta Blockers
What is 1st generation (nonselective beta blocker- Propanolol)
Beta Blockers with low lipid solubility are excreted through this system
What is Renal system?
ACE Inhibitors special uses, other then heart conditions
What is diabetic and nondiabetic nephropathy?
ACE Inhibitors can increase a lab value to a toxic level, which requires monitoring.
What is lithium?
A drug from second generation Beta Blockers
What is 2nd generation (cardio-selective- Metoprolol)?
Only 40% of an oral dose of this Beta Blocker reaches the systemic circulation
What is Metoprolol?
Beta Blockers special uses, other then heart conditions
What is Migraines and Glaucoma?
Medications that may reduce the antihypertensive effects of ACE inhibitors.
What is Aspirin, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs?
DAILY DOUBLE
A drug from third generations of Beta Blockers
What is 3rd generation (vasodilating- Carvedilol)?