NUR 514 / NUR514 EXAM 2. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist for clients who report cough from ACE inhibitor change positions slowly report angioedema or regular edema avoid high K foods because ARBS can cause hyperkalemia Diuretics furosemide potassium depleting diuretics increase potassium intake Vasodilator hydralazine Calcium channel blockers constipation can occur, increase fiber monitor pulse as increase or decrease of HR and AV block can occur avoid grapefruit juice!!!! Aldosterone-receptor antagonist blocks aldosterone action promotes retention of K and excretion of sodium and water avoid taking salt substitutes with K or other foods high in K Central-alpha 2 antagonists reduce peripheral vascular resistance and decrease BP by inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine adverse effects: sedation, orthostatic hypotension, and impotence Alpha-adrenergic antagonist reduce BP by causing vasodilation raise slowly to prevent postural hypotension careful driving