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For ACE inhibitors, what would be a sign that the patient isn't tolerating the drug
very well? - ANSWER-Dry, persistent cough
What are the nursing activities for administering Ace Inhibitors? - ANSWER-1)
Monitor BP and Serum K
2) Monitor for 1st Dose Hypotensive Effect and instruct patient to change positions
slowly
3)Monitor cough
What are the nursing activities for ARB's? - ANSWER-1)Monitor BP and Serum
K (Watching for hyperkalemia)
2) Manage symptoms of hypotension
,What population do CCB's work best for? - ANSWER-African Americans (in
combination with diuretics)
What are the nursing activities for CCB patients? - ANSWER-1)Monitor BP and
HR
2)Assess for hypotension and instruct patient to change positions slowly
What are the general nursing activies for all antihypertensive drug patients? -
ANSWER-1) Administered as ordered
2) Maintain safety (because of the risk of postural hypotension)
3)Assess sexual dysfunction
4) Know when to hold the drug and seek clarification
What factors effect absorption or drugs? - ANSWER-First-pass effect (how much
drug is metabolized by liver)
Food
Milk
Antacids
Grapefruit juice
Route of administration
Coatings
What are the seven "rights"? - ANSWER-Right Dose
Right Documentation
Right Drug
Right Patient
, Right Route
Right Time
Right of Refusal
What are the fastest to slowest routes of administration? - ANSWER-IV, SL, IM,
SubQ, Oral, Topical
When we think of excretion, we think of __________. - ANSWER-Kidneys
If there is impaired excretion, it could lead to______. - ANSWER-Toxicity
Explain a schedule C-1 Drug - ANSWER-Most addictive, high potential for abuse,
no medical use
With Warfarin, the patient should avoid________. Why? - ANSWER-Leafy
Greens
Due to the decreased anticoagulant effect
Tetracycline and Quinolones patients should avoid______________. - ANSWER-
Dairy Products due to the decreased treatment effect due to absorption
Statin, Antidsyrhythmics and CCB patients should avoid____________________.
- ANSWER-Grapefruit Juice
MAO inhibitor patients and Linezolid patients should avoid_________________. -
ANSWER-Foods with tyramine due to the raised blood pressure and a possible
hypertensive crisis.