Hypertension and HF Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is hydrochlorothiazide used for and how does it work?
It’s a potassium wasting diuretic
Who should not take hydrochlorothiazide?
anuresis and digoxin patinets
What is furosemide and how does it work?
Its a POTENT loop diuretic potassium waster
S/S of Hypokalemia
Low pulse, lethargy, lim/crampy muscles,
What is the major nursing consideration of spironolactone?
Give with food but do not give k+ supplements
What is lisinopril for?
HTN and HF
How does lisinopril work?
ACE inhibitor, which blocks the effects of aldosterone
What is the major nursing consideration with lisinopril
ACE = Angioedema
What does losartan treat?
Hypertenion
How does losartan work?
It’s and angiotensin receptor blocker which means it blocks angiogenesis’s vasoconstriction and fluid retention
Which antidiuretic has a BBW and what is it?
Losartan is not pregnancy safe
What is metoprolol used to treat?
HF and HTN
How does metoprolol work?
It’s a Beta blocker which lowers how hard the heart is working
