QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Nitroglycerin - CORRECT ANSWER Nitrostat
Angina
Nursing Interventions
Assess chest pain.
Check BP before giving.
Reassess pain after administration.
Side Effects
Headache
Hypotension
Dizziness
Atenolol - CORRECT ANSWER beta blocker
Use
HTN
Angina
Nursing Interventions
Check HR & BP.
Hold if HR <60 bpm.
Side Effects
Bradycardia
Fatigue
Hypotension
Patient Teaching
Do not stop abruptly.
Lisinopril - CORRECT ANSWER Ace inhibitor
, Uses: HTN, MI
SE: Persistent cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia
Nursing Interventions
Monitor BP.
Monitor potassium.
Monitor kidney function.
Side Effects
Dry cough
Hyperkalemia
Hypotension
Angioedema
Patient Teaching
Avoid potassium supplements/salt substitutes unless approved.
Report swelling of face or tongue immediately.
Clonidine - CORRECT ANSWER alpha 2 agonist
HTN
Nursing Interventions
Monitor BP and HR.
Side Effects
Sedation
Dry mouth
Hypotension
Patient Teaching
Never stop abruptly.
ATI Pearl Rebound hypertension
Valsartan - CORRECT ANSWER Class: ARB
Use
HTN