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1
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ramipril trade name

A

altace

2
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ramipril drug class

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ACE inhibitor & antihypertensive

3
Q

ramipril why use

A

hypertension, CHF, reduce risk MI, stroke, CV disorder

4
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ramipril expected effect

A

suppress RAAS system
inhibit ACE
prevent conversion angiotensin to angiotensin 2

5
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ramipril adverse effects

A

every side effect listed from other drugs

6
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ramipril doses

A

hypertension: PO 2.5mg/day then 2.5-2 BID
CHF: PO 1.25-2.5 BID
renal: confusing
reduce risk MI, stroke: 2.5mg for 7 days then 5mg 21 days

7
Q

ramipril route admin

A

PO

8
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ramipril nursing considerations

A

renal disease (protein, BUN, creatine, K, Na, renal urine symptoms)

CHF (edema, weight)

hypertension

collagen vascular disease (CBC, watch for low platelets)

teach: rise slowly bc BP, may cause dizzy/ rash
notify swelling, sores

9
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benazepril trade name

A

Lotensin

10
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benazepril drug classes

A

antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor

11
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benazepril route admin

A

PO

12
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benazepril expected effect

A

Suppress RAAS. inhibit enzyme converting angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2. Angiotensin 2 vasoconstrictor & ^BP. When inhibited blood vessels dilate & lower BP

13
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benazepril side effects

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hepatotoxicity, pancreatitis, agranulocytosis, neutropenia, angioedema, Stevens Johnson syndrome

14
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benazepril nursing considerations

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discontinue diuretic, 
monitor urine for protein BUN creatine
assess BP, platelets, neutrophils (less 1000 discontinue med), WBC
- no OTC meds, on salt with K
- if symptoms get better continue taking
- not take if pregnant
- assess for allergic reactions
15
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why use benazepril

A

hypertension
renal impairment
diabetic nephropathy
proteinuria

16
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benazepril dosages

A

10mg to start then 20-40mg daily
if taken with diuretic reduce to 5mg
max 80mg/day