Antihypertensives
This Alpha-2 agonist is used to treat hypertension and ADHD
Ace inhibitors such as lisinopril are associated with this side effect.
What is a persistent, dry cough?
Blood pressure regulation is associated with this system in the kidneys.
What is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)?
This antianginal should not be administered for patients with increased intracranial pressure.
A nurse will include this information in client teaching about anti-hypertensive medications.
What are eating diet guidelines, monitoring weight and changing position slowly?
When administering Clonidine, it is important to monitor for these potential concerns.
What are Orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, sedation, and rebound hypertension?
This ace inhibitor, when taken with a potassium-sparing diuretic, can result in hyperkalemia.
What is captopril?
This thiazide diuretic is used to treat hypertension.
What is hydralazine?
Antianginals reduce chest pain by this method.
What is increasing the blood flow to cardiac muscle?
Client education for antihypertensive medications include this important fact about patient self-administration.
What are beta blockers?
This category of antihypertensive medications block angiotensin II.
What are angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?
Diuretics produce the antihypertensive effects by this mechanism.
What is decrease plasma and extracellular fluid volume?
Administration of antianginals in these forms will bypass the first-pass effect in the liver.
What are sublingual, translingual sprays, transdermal patches, and IV?
The nurse is aware of this common side effect with nitrate administration.
What is a headache?
This beta blocker is that is used to treat hypertension and angina is contraindicated for clients with asthma.
What is propranolol? (Non-specific beta blocker)
ACE inhibitors are associated with this potentially life-threatening reaction.
What is angioedema or anaphylaxis?
Diuretics prescribed with anti-hypertensives may increase this electrolyte level in the body.
What is potassium?
Metoprolol is used for prophylactic treatment of angina, but is contraindicated in this client population.
What are clients with heart failure?
The nurse administering anti-hypertensives and antianginals will monitor for this potential medication effect.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
This beta blocker is often administered as an early intervention for clients experiencing a myocardial infarction.
What is metoprolol?
This antihypertensive class is the preferred medication class for diabetic clients.
What are ACE inhibitors?
The mechanism of action for diuretics can cause this concerning effect on the body.
What is hypovolemia?
This vasodilator administered for angina pectoris and atrial dysrhythmias decreases the workload of the heart.
What is diltiazem?
The nurse providing client teaching regarding antianginals and erectile dysfunction will inform clients regarding this concerning drug interaction.
What is severe hypotension?