ATI Meds Med Surg Quiz 1 with Complete Solutions! Thiazide diuretics action - ANSWER-blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride First choice medication for hypertension - ANSWER-Thiazide diuretics Complications of Tjiazides - ANSWER-dehydration hypokal

Thiazide diuretics action - ANSWER-blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride First choice medication for hypertension - ANSWER-Thiazide diuretics Complications of Tjiazides - ANSWER-dehydration hypokalemia hyperglycemia When to take thiazides - ANSWER-first thing in morning Action of ACE inhibitors - ANSWER-blocks conversion of angiotension I- angiotension II which results in... vasodilation excretes sodium and water retains potassium Therapeutic uses for ACE inhibitors - ANSWER-hypertension HF MI To decrease chances of orthostatic hypotension.... - ANSWER-stop taking diuretic 2-3 days prior to ACE treatment Adverse effects of ACE inhibitrs - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension COUGH hyperkalemia (retention of potassium) rash or altered taste ANGIOEDMEA Action of ARB's - ANSWER-block the action of angiotension II in the body which results in... vasodilation excretion of sodium and water retention of potassium Therapeutic uses for ARB's - ANSWER-hypertension HF MI