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1
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Antihypertensive

A
Ace inhibitors
ARBs
Calcium Channel Blockers
Beta Blockers
Vasodilators
2
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Ace Inhibitors

A

“-pril”
monitor K+ levels
SE: persistent non productive cough, angioedema, hypotension
Monitor bp and for angioedema
catopril should be taken 1 hour before meals

3
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ARBs

A

“-sartan”
monitor K+ levels
SE: angioedema, hypotension
Monitor bp and for angioedema

4
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Calcium Channel Blockers

A

Nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem, amlodipine
contraindicated for clients with HF or bradycaria
no grapefruit juice
SE: consipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity

5
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Beta blockers

A

“-olol”
contraindicated with bradycardia
SE: bradycardia, nasal stuffiness, AV block, bronchospasm
monitor for hypoglycemia

6
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Vasodilators

A

Nitroglycerin

SE: dizziness, headache, hypotension

7
Q

Cardiac glycosides

A

used for cardiac failure
digoxin
thiazide or loop diuretics increase risk for hypokalemia and toxicity
veramamil increases risk for toxicity
assess apical pulse for 1 min before giving
Digoxin toxicity: Anorexia, N/V, fatigue, weakness, diplopia, blurred vision, halos