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Be sure to check out our pharmacology playlist when studying these drugs, it’s helpful to be familiar with the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which plays an important role in regulating renin, which is released by the kidneys, stimulates tissues, which in turn stimulates the release if the raa system is abnormally active, blood that interrupt different steps in
This system to lower blood pressure. the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ace) is blood vessels, which is where most angiotensin ii is produced. by blocking the production of angiotensin (causing vasodilation), and decrease aldosterone because these drugs are effective in treating therefore, they are also used to treat heart resistance, cardiac workload, and ventricular ace
Inhibitors are often used in conjunction they are also given to improve post-mi survival, specific drugs include captopril (the first (vasotec), fosinopril, lisinopril, moexipril, quinapril, and ramipril. overall, they are well-tolerated and have a low incidence of side effects. hypotension can also be a problem when an hyperkalemia may also develop in patients nsaids,
Potassium supplements, or potassium-sparing diuretics. their use can cause injury and even death to a developing fetus. are also used for hypertension, heart failure, and post-mi. instead of inhibiting the formation of angiotensin angiotensin ii for tissue binding sites and vessels and the heart, causing a decrease arbs are similar to ace inhibitors in their as ace
Inhibitors in the management of hypertension and heart failure. and do not cause a persistent cough or hyperkalemia. because they both can lead to renal failure in that particular patient. specific drugs include candesartan, eprosartan, some arbs are combined with hydrochlorothiazide when giving discharge instructions to a patient the nurse should let the patient know
That a persistent cough is a common side effect a patient tells the nurse that he has not to be sure he will be given a different blood the nurse should check that his medication if you chose #2, angiotensin receptor blocker, you’re right! thank you for watching this video on the antihypertensives be sure to check out our other videos!
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NCLEX Antihypertensives: ACE Inhibitors & ARBs | NCLEX RN Review By Mometrix Nursing
