MEDS
Prevents the conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II
What are Ace Inhibitors
Furosemide, HCTZ, Bumetanide
What are K+depleting diuretics
Nursing implications for Ace Inhibitor
Assess BP, kidney function. Watch for dry cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia
binds with bile acids in the gut, and interrupts recirculation of bile acids
-Ex: Cholestyramine
What is a bile acid sequestrant
Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone secreting effects of angiotensin II at receptor sites
What are ARBs?
Spironolactone
What is a K+ sparing diuretic
Nursing implications for Beta Blocker
Assess BP, apical HR
Monitor for fatigue, weakness, bradycardia
Inhibits absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine.
Ex: Ezetimibe
What is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Inhibits the transport of calcium into the myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells.
What are Calcium Channel Blockers
Increases force of the myocardial contraction; increases cardiac output; decreases heart rate by decreasing the conduction thru the SA and AV nodes
What is digoxin?
Potassium depleting diuretic
Monitor electrolytes (especially K+), BP, I & O, weight
HMG-CoA is an enzyme which is responsible for catalyzing an early step in the synthesis of cholesterol.
What are statins
blocks stimulation of beta-1 (myocardial) adrenergic receptors
What are Beta Blockers
Relax smooth muscle in the arterioles resulting in vasodilation
What are vasodilators
Anti-platelets
Monitor for s/s bleeding, assess lab values, VS
Normal cholesterol
What is less than 200
Inhibits platelet aggregation by irreversibly inhibiting the binding of ATP to platelet receptors
What is Clopidogrel?
Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban
Apixaban
What are anticoagulants?
Digoxin
Monitor what levels when taking a statin
Cholesterol and Liver Function Tests (liver enzymes)