EXAM 2 PHARM BLUEPRINT REVIEW
Antihypertensives - Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Drugs
• HTN Patho
• Special populations
,• Sodium nitroprusside
• ACE inhibitor interactions
- Interacts with NSAIDS, lithium, HTN/diuretic meds
• Carvedilol MOA
- MOA: Dual antihypertensive e@ects of reduction in heart rate (beta1 receptor
blockade) and vasodilation (alpha1 receptor blockade)
- Lowers HR and BP
• Clonidine
, • Client education/Plan of care
Antihypertensives - Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Drugs
• HTN Patho
• Special populations
,• Sodium nitroprusside
• ACE inhibitor interactions
- Interacts with NSAIDS, lithium, HTN/diuretic meds
• Carvedilol MOA
- MOA: Dual antihypertensive e@ects of reduction in heart rate (beta1 receptor
blockade) and vasodilation (alpha1 receptor blockade)
- Lowers HR and BP
• Clonidine
, • Client education/Plan of care