All the 'prils'
The mechanism of action for this classification of drug is the inhibition of Angiotensin I conversion to the Angiotensin II
What is an ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme)?
Beta blocker drugs names are commonly identified by ending in this
What is 'lol'
This type of diuretic works by inhibiting absorption of sodium and chloride in the loop of henle and proximal and distal tubules
What is loop diuretic?
warfarin mechanism of action works by inhibiting synthesis of this clotting element
What is vitamin K?
Patients taking blood pressure medication may be educated to move and stand up slowly to avoid this.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
A patient taking captopril (or other 'prils') should have this electrolyte level monitored
What is potassium?
Description of beta blocker mechanism of action
What is blocking beta receptors on the cell
This drug is a type of thiazide diuretic
What is hydrochlorothiazide?
Patients on warfarin should avoid consuming large amounts of this food
What are green leafy vegetables?
Benzodiazapines are listed in this controlled substance schedule category
What is Schedule IV?
An indication for the drug enalapril
What is hypertension?
Indications for beta blocker use include blood pressure control, heart Rate control and this _______ control
What is rhythm control?
Administration of a diuretic includes these nursing interventionss
What is monitoring intake and output (urine output), BP, labs- sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, BUN, creatinine. Fall risk.
clopidogrel (Plavix) mechanism of action
What is platelet aggregation?
This medication stimulates the vagus nerve leading to prolonged conduction through the SA and AV node, thereby decreasing heart rate
What is digoxin?
These are common side effects of lisinopril
What are headache, nausea, anxiety, nasal congestion?
Beta blockers help reduce/prevent activation of this stress response
What is fight or flight?
Diuretic drugs Aldosterone receptor antagonists prevent sodium reabsorption in the collecting tubule by inhibiting aldosterone receptors. This prevent sexcessive excretion of this electrolyte in the urine
The lab result utilized in warfarin level monitoring
What is INR?
Labs:
NA+ 150 Mg+ 1.8
K+ 4.2 PO4- 3.1
Cl- 100 Ca+ 9.8
The nurse determines this electrolyte abnormality
What is hypernatremia?
This particular side effect of lisinopril, enalapril and captopril although not affecting drug action, is bothersome to clients and impacts compliance
What is dry cough?
Beta blockers are also prescribed in the form of eye drops and used for reducing eye pressure in treating this condition
What is glaucoma?
This adverse effect is specific to loop diuretics
What is Tinnitus, Ototoxicity
Indications for warfarin use
atrial fibrillation, proesthetic heart valve, DVT/VTE
This Selective serotonin receptor (5-HT3) antagonist blocks serotonin on the gastrointestinal (GI) vagal nerve terminal resulting in anti-emetic effects
What is ondansetron?