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ACE Inhibitor - captopril (Capoten) - enalapril (Vasotec) - fosinopril (Monopril) - lisinopril (Prinivil) Captopril Therapeutic Uses - HTN - HF - diabetic nephropathy - left ventricular dysfunction following MI (ramipril) Captopril Adverse Drug Reactions - severe hypotension after 1st dose - dry,...

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NUR 325 Exam 3- Drugs Review
Questions and Correct Answers
ACE Inhibitor ✅- captopril (Capoten)
- enalapril (Vasotec)
- fosinopril (Monopril)
- lisinopril (Prinivil)

Captopril Therapeutic Uses ✅- HTN
- HF
- diabetic nephropathy
- left ventricular dysfunction following MI (ramipril)

Captopril Adverse Drug Reactions ✅- severe hypotension after 1st dose
- dry, nonproductive cough
- rash + metallic taste
- angioedema
- hyperkalemia
- neutropenia

Captopril Administration ✅- PO BID/TID
- 2-3x daily for HTN
- 3x daily for HF
- give 1 hr ac

Captopril Contraindications ✅- teratogenic
- angioedema/allergy
- hypotension
- liver disease w/ elevated liver enzymes

Captopril Precautions ✅- decreased renal fxn
- bone marrow depression/ immunosuppresion
- rheumatoid arthritis
- cardiovascular disease
- cerebral vascular disease
- heart failure
- hyperkalemia
- hyponatremia
- older adults
- less effective in African Americans

Captopril Interactions ✅- potassium-sparing diruetics

, - potassium supplements
- salt substitutes
- antihypertensive drugs, diuretics, nitrates (increase risk of hypotension)
- NSAIDs decrease effect
- Food decreases absorption
- may cause lithium toxicity

ARBs meaning ✅angiotensin II receptor blockers

What ARB prevents cerebral vascular accidents (stroke)? ✅losartan

What ARBs help manage diabetic nephropathy? ✅losartan + irbesartan (Avapro)

What ARBs help treat heart failure? ✅- valsartan (Diovan)
- candesartan (Atacand) (also prevents migraines)

Losartan brand name ✅Cozaar

Losartan Therapeutic Use ✅- HTN
- Prevents stroke
- Manages diabetic nephropathy

Losartan Adverse Drug Reactions ✅- angioedema (less than ACE inhibitors)
- headache
- dizziness
- hypotension
- insomnia

Losartan Administration ✅- PO only
- may be combined w/ thiazine diuretic, Hyzaar
- w/ or w/o food
- 1st dose lowered for pts on diuretics or w/ liver failure

Losartan Contraindications ✅- teratogenic
- allergy
- kids <6
- kids >6 w/ low creatinine clearance

Losartan Precautions ✅- concurrent diuretic use
- hyperkalemia
- liver/renal disorders
- pregnancy

Losartan Interactions ✅- antihypertensives increase risk of hypotension
- NSAIDs decrease effect and increase risk of renal complications

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