Antihypertensives Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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A patient's blood pressure (BP) is 142/82 mm Hg. The health care provider prescribed a diuretic to lower this BP. The nurse knows that this BP is A.within the prehypertensive range. B.indicating stage 1 hypertension. C.indicating stage 1 hypertension according to the diastolic pressure. D.indicating stage 2 hypertension according to the new guidelines for hypertension. - Answer B.indicating stage 1 hypertension. Rationale: A BP of 142/82 indicates stage 1 hypertension. The systolic r...

Test Bank For Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology 7th Edition by Karen Whalen 4133, X , 6113, 6 1: Pharmacokinetics 2: Drug–Receptor Interactions and Pharmacodynamics 3: The Autonomic Nervous System 4: Cholinergic Agonists 5: Cholinergic Antagonists 6: Adrenergic Agonists 7: Adrenergic Antagonists 8: Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases 9: Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Drugs 10: Antidepressants 11: Antipsychotic Drugs 12: Drugs for Epilepsy 13: Anesth...

ARB's - Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers ACEI's - angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors DRI's - Direct Renin Inhibitors ACEI - -pril, Benzapril, captopril, Enalopril, Enalaprilat, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Moexipril, Perindopril, Quinapril, Ramipipril, Trandolopril ARB's - -sartan, Candesartan, Eprosartan, Losartan, Omestartan, Temisartan, Valsartan Direct Renin Inhibitor - Aliskiren Losartan - well absorbed with or without food Captopril - rapidly absorbed and more bio availability...

What is the normal blood pressure? - 120/80 What are elevated blood pressure levels? - 120-129/<80 What is the range for stage 1 hypertension? - 130/80-139/89 What are stage 2 hypertension levels? - 140/90 or greater How do the kidneys regulate blood pressure? - control of fluid volume via the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system What other hormones regulate blood pressure? - antidiuretic hormone, atrial natriuretic peptide hormone, and brain natriuretic peptide hormone What type of...

Exam 4: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: Loss of Proprioception Answer: Loss of proprioception: ability to perceive the position of your body in space Q: Ischemic Stroke Symptoms Answer: Hemiplegia Hemiparesis Dysarthria Apraxia Dysphasia Dysphagia Aphasia: difficulty communicating Expressive: Cannot answer, knows answer but cannot get it out Receptive: Do not un...

PHARM MODULE 7: ANTIHYPERTENSIVES TEST RATED 100% CORRECT

The nurse knows that which diuretic is most frequently combined with an antihypertensive drug? a. Chlorthalidone b. Hydrochlorothiazide c. Bendroflumethiazide d. A potassium-sparing diuretic - Answer b. Hydrochlorothiazide The nurse is administering a beta blocker to a patient. Which is the most important assessment to perform before administration? a. Urine output b. Apical pulse c. Potassium level d. Serum level of medication - Answer b. Apical pulse Captopril has been ordere...

Beta-blockers - decrease myocardial demand, decrease contractility increase O2 delivery to heart Beta-blockers - AE: bradycardia, hypotension, AV block, mask hypo/hyperglycemia and hyperthyroidism, wheezing, dyspnea, depression, lethargy, decrease libido Beta-blockers - Monitor apical pulse Hold if HR <60 BP <110

ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2023 PROCTORED EXAM - STUDY GUIDE Pharmacology Final Exam Questions 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic ...