QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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◉ Amlodipine (Calcium Channel Blocker) Answer: CI: Hypertension
SE:Dizziness, headache, weakness, flushing and peripheral edema
AR:Severe hypotension, MI Death, reflex tachycardia
NC:Monitor vital signs, instruct patient to change positions slowly.
◉ Metropolol (Cardiac Selective Beta Blocker) Answer: CI:
Hypertension
SE:Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision
AR:Bradycardia, hypotension, stroke, thrombocytopenia, DM
NC:Contraindicated in Heart block, hypotension, Acute HF and
bradycardia.
, African American benefit from dual therapy with a diuretic and beta
blocker combined.
◉ Propanolol ( Nonselective Beta Blocker) Answer: CI: Hypertension
SE:Dizziness,
visual disturbances
AR:Bradycardia, hyperkalemia, seizure, agitation
NC:Do not give to patients with lung disease can cause
bronchospasms. Teach patient to monitor BP, s/s of hyperkalemia
and to check HR
◉ Lisinopril (ACE Inhibitor) Answer: CI: Hypertension
SE:Headache, dizziness,
Nagging cough
AR:Hypotension, syncope, hyperkalemia