Drug Class Names
Parameters to Monitor
Adverse Effects
Interactions
Nursing Care
100
lisinopril, enalapril, captopril

What are ACE inhibitors?

100
Look out for hypokalemia when you take me!

What are loop diuretics?

100

Fatigue

What are beta blockers/

100

Before you administer nitro, ask if they've taken...

What are erectile dysfunction drugs?

100

Check this before administering an antihypertensive drug.

What is the BP and HR?

200

carvedilol, metoprolol

What are beta blockers?

200

Look out for hyperkalemia with me!

What are potassium-sparing diuretics and ARBS?

200

Sexual dysfxn

What are beta blockers?


200

Calcium channel blockers and this do NOT mix well.

What is grapefruit?

200

When taking a CCB, encourage your patient to do what to prevent lower extremity edema...

What is elevate the legs?

300

Amlodipine, nifedipine

What are CCBs?

300

You MUST check the heart rate before administering this drug class.

What are beta blockers?

300

Angioedema

What are the ARBs?

300

Avoid potassium-rich foods if you take...

What are potassium-sparing diuretics or ARBs?

300

When taking a diuretic of any sort, closely monitor the...

What are potassium levels and heart rhythm?

400

Valsartan, Losartan

What are ARBs?

400

I cause significant vasodilation... Better re-check the BP after giving this drug!

What are nitrates?

400

dry cough

What are ACE inhibitors?

400

Teach the patient the dangers of ____ to avoid rebound hypertension.

What is suddenly stopping the drug?


(Beta blockers)

500

Furosemide, Budesonide

What are loop diuretics?

500

If the BP is 194/96, you should check...

Eye exam, neuro and mental status... check for s/s of stroke and end-organ damage!
500

Edema

What are the calcium channel blockers?

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