NUR 140 Cardiac Review Rated A+ 2025

1. Describe the actions and important nursing actions for the medications below: Thiazide Diuretics To treat high blood pressure and reduce fluid retention, by reducing the ability of kidneys to reabsorb salt & water from urine & by increasing production & output of urine • Should not be used in people with renal impairment • Pts with diabetes may have increased blood sugar Nurses should be checking HR & BP & Potassium levels because of all the potassium being wasted/spared “-lols” Beta Blockers- helps lower HR & BP Usually second method of treatment is other medications like diuretics don’t work to lower heart rate and blood pressure Nurses should monitor heart and BP before and after giving this med bc it can cause bradycardia and hypotension, they should also monitor cholesterol and triglyceride levels. They should also provide pt teaching like not abruptly stop taking the medication. “-Prils” ACE inhibitors- used to treat high BP, CKD, CAD, HF Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors block the production of Angiotensin 2 which is what narrows blood vessels and releases hormones like aldosterone and norepinephrine, all which increases BP and urine production in the kidneys. Nursing interventions should include monitoring for side effects (they don’t typically cause side effects) like angioedema, assess if they’re pregnant