Ace inhibitor drugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 210 Exam 3 Latest Update Graded A+ Thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide Loop diuretic Furosemide Osmotic Diuretic Mannitol Potassium sparing diuretic Spironolactone Beta-adrergic blockers end in -olol Beta-adrenergic blocker Metropolol Alpha-adrergic blockers end in -sin Alpha-adrergic blocker Prazosin Calcium Channel blockers end in -pine Calcium Channel Blocker Nifidipine Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors end in -pril Angiotensin-convert...

A common lab findings with ACE Inhibitors - Increase K+ ACE inhibitor = retention of potassium. Measure potassium one month after starting and one month after changing a dose What should you do? Pt on Monopril and HCTZ for hypertension. His blood pressure is 160-170/92-98 on several blood pressure checks ? Would you add an ARB? - If these are at maximum doses, consideration should be given to adding a medication from a different class. CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER NOT ARB - Adding an ARB may...

Ameritech Pharm II Latest Version - Final Exam *Complete* Graded A+ What is the function of an ACE inhibitor in pharmacology? Answer: ACE inhibitors, identified by their suffix "-pril," work by blocking the angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE), thereby reducing the production of angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels and increases blood pressure. Explain the function of alpha blockers in pharmacology. Answer: Alpha blockers, recognized by their suffix "-zosi...

NUR3128 Exam 3 Drugs; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Lisinopril Therapeutic class Correct answer Drug for HF and HTN Lisinopril Pharmacologic class Correct answer ACE inhibitor Lisinopril Actions and Uses Correct answer - One of the most frequently prescribed drugs - Inhibits ACE and decreases aldosterone production - Decreases BP, increases CO - 2-3 weeks of therapy required for max effect; several months for cardiac function to return to normal - Improves survival for patients wh...

HESI Pharmacology V2 Practice Exam | Questions and Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+. A client receiving albuterol (Proventil) tablets complains of nausea every evening with her 9 p.m. dose. What action should the nurse take to alleviate this side effect? A) Change the time of the dose. B) Hold the 9 p.m. dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. D) Administer an antiemetic with the dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. Administering oral doses with food (C) helps minimize GI discomfort. ...

Of the drugs that target the RAAS cascade, which one has the adverse effect of a cough? A. Spirolactone B. ACE inhibitor C. ARB - Answer B. ACE inhibitor (Lisinopril) cough occurs over a couple days to weeks. Angioedema happens quickly. Does the adverse effect of cough from ACE inhibition occur right away? A. Usually, but it can occur later in treatment B. It usually happens after years of use C. D/t histamine, the cough usually occurs in the first 1-2 days of treatment - Answer A...

1. A patient with a history of hypertension treated with a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor arrives in the emergency department complaining of a severe headache and nausea and has a blood pressure (BP) of 238/118 mm Hg. Which question should the nurse ask to follow up on these findings? a. “Have you recently taken any antihistamines?” b. “Have you consistently taken your medications?” c. “Did you take any acetaminophen (Tylenol) today?” d. “Have t...

Pharmacology VTNE Exam|Complete Questions with A+ Graded Answers What adverse side effect can occur in cats given metoclopramide? Cyanosis Dilated and fixed pupils Aggressive behavior Estrus behavior Aggressive behavior Explanation - Rare side effects that can occur are nervous, jittery, or aggressive behaviors. The antidote for these types of behaviors is diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Head bobbing can also rarely occur as a side effect of Reglan (metoclopramide). A 20-kg patie...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d.The p...

The nurse is preparing to administer a first dose of an ACE inhibitor medication to a patient who is also being treated with lithium. What result should the nurse anticipate that from the interaction of the two drugs? A) Toxic level of lithium B) Decreased level of lithium C) Toxic level of the ACE inhibitor D) Decreased level of the ACE inhibitor - Answer A) Toxic level of lithium A patient has developed toxicity while receiving lisinopril. What action should the nurse expec...