Hypertensives - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient is diagnosed with borderline hypertension and states a desire to make lifestyle changes to avoid needing to take medication. The nurse will recommend which changes? - Weight reduction and decreased sodium intake Weight loss decreases the stress on the heart and the afterload. Decreasing salt intake decreases the amount of retained fluid. A patient has a blood pressure of 135/85 mm Hg on three separate occasions. The nurse understands that this patient should be treated with -...

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...

ECPI Pharmacology Antihypertensives Exam Questions and Correct Answers What are contraindications for ARBs? - Answer- "PARK" Pregnancy Allergy Renal Failure K+ (Hyperkalemia) What are contraindications for ACE inhibitors? - Answer- "PARK" Pregnancy Allergy + ANGIOEDEMA Renal failure K+ (Hyperkalemia) What are normal potassium levels? - Answer- 3.5- What are adverse effects for ARBs? - Answer- Chest pain, hypotension, anemia, dizziness, fatigue, UTI What do A...

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...

Pharmacology Edmunds Chapters Exam: Special Populations: Pregnant and Nursing Women | Male Genitourinary Agents | Hypertension and Miscellaneous Antihypertensive Medications | Principles for Prescribing Antiinfectives | Drugs for Urinary Incontinence and Urinary Analgesia | Beta-Blockers || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Pharmacology Edmunds Chapters Exam: Special Populations: Pregnant and Nursing Women | Male Genitourinary Agents | Hypertension and Miscellaneous Antihypertensive Medications |...

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

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...

Which statements about hypertension in the United States are supported by facts? Select all that apply. - Answer *About 30 million adults with known hypertension are not being treated All individuals with hypertension require prescription medication to reduce risk of complications Nearly 1 in 10 adults have hypertension *An estimated 31 million adults taking medication for high blood pressure are not taking the right dose Most adults with hypertension do not have their hypertension under c...

PHARM MODULE 7: ANTIHYPERTENSIVES TEST RATED 100% CORRECT

angina could be triggered by ? - Answer- eating a heavy meal Exp: blood shunted to the GI area which decreases blood availability to the myocardium locations of chest pain? - Answer- typically felt behind the sternum and may radiate to:neck, jaw, shoulders, and along the inner aspect of the left arm. what is the classic finding of angina? - Answer- it is relieved with rest or nitroglycerine Pt. education for nitroglycerin? - Answer- 1. keep in a dark bottle every 6 months under ton...