Cardiac and HTN Medications Key Concepts and NCLEX Tips questions and answers latest update| Graded A+ Metoprolol (Lopressor) - Beta blocker; HTN, angina, HF; lowers HR/BP; check HR & BP before giving; side effects: bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue;
Cardiac and HTN Medications Key Concepts and NCLEX Tips questions and answers latest update| Graded A+ Metoprolol (Lopressor) - Beta blocker; HTN, angina, HF; lowers HR/BP; check HR & BP before giving; side effects: bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue; NCLEX: can mask hypoglycemia symptoms in diabetics Atenolol - Beta blocker; HTN/angina; monitor HR/BP; side effects: bradycardia, dizziness; NCLEX: hold if HR too low per order/facility policy Carvedilol (Coreg) - Beta blocker for HF/HTN; lowers workload of heart; monitor BP/HR; side effects: dizziness, hypotension Lisinopril - ACE inhibitor; HTN/HF/kidney protection; side effects: cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema; monitor pota
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