Beta blockers
What are common beta blockers?
Atenlol (tenormin)
metoprolol (lopressor)
What are examples of Ca channel blockers?
Amlodipine (Norvasc)
Diltiazem (cardizem)
Ranolazine (ranexa)
What are examples of ACE?
Captopril (capoten)
enalapril (vasotec)
lisinopril (zestril, prinivil)
moexpril (univasc)
ramipril (altace)
What are some examples?
clonidine (catapres)
What are loop diuretics and what should we monitor
furosemide
bumetanide
torsemide
monitor K & digoxin
What are beta blockers used for?
dec HR and BP
What are Ca blockers used for?
treat HTN and raynauds disease
What are ACE used for?
What are they used for
Vasodilates treats HTN
What are thiazide diuretics and we don't give them to what patients?
hydrochlorothiazide
renal failure pts
If a patient has a HR < 60 what do we do?
hold drug
What should we watch out for when patient sits up or stands up?
orthostatic hypotension
What electrolytes do we monitor with ACE?
K and Mg
What pt edu would we give about this med and stopping?
do not abruptly stop
What are potassium sparing diuretics and what foods should we avoid?
K savers
avoid K foods
What should we monitor for someone on beta blockers?
blood sugar
What should we not take Ca blockers with?
grapefruit juice
What can ACE cause?
dry/non-productive cough
Where does this med work and what should we monitor?
kidneys = bun, creat
If we administer loop diuretics too fast what adverse effect do we get?
clogged ear
What are a few adverse effects of beta blockers?
bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, lethargy, wheezing, dyspnea,
What are some adverse effects for Ca blockers?
bradycardia, hypotension, dyspnea, sheezing, GI complaints
What are some adverse effects for ACE?
dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, chest pain, tachycardia, hyperkalemia, hypermagnesemia
What are some adverse effects?
orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, dizziness
what are some adverse effects for loop diuretic ?
dehydration, hypotension, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia,