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Flashcards in Lisinopril (Zestril) Patient Counseling Deck (7)
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1
Q

What did the doctor tell you this medication was for? (4)

A
  • High blood pressure
  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • heart attack
  • decreases certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels–> so blood can flow smoothly
2
Q

How did your doctor tell you to take this medication?

A
  • Take 1 tablet by mouth once daily

- take at the same time everyday without food

3
Q

What did the doctor tell you to expect? (4)

A
  • COUGH
  • hypotension
  • DIZZINESS
  • hyperkalemia (high levels of K)
4
Q

Precautions and Warnings? When to call the doctor? (3)

A
  • signs of hypotension
  • persistent cough
  • swelling of lips, face, tongue
  • IF FEMALE: Cause harm to fetus
5
Q

What to do if you miss a dose? (3)

A
  • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
  • Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose.
  • Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
6
Q

Storage (2)

A
  • at room temperature

- away from light and moisture

7
Q

Purpose for Counseling? (2)

A
  • maintain a goal blood pressure to prevent damage to brain, heart, blood vessel, and kidney
  • avoid sudden discontinuation