Which class of drugs is considered first-line for managing hypertension?

ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure by:

A common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors is:

5. The lab value that should be monitored in patients taking ACE inhibitors is:

What is the mechanism of action of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)?

Which of the following is a contraindication for beta-blocker use?

What is the primary action of calcium channel blockers?

Which adverse effect is most associated with calcium channel blockers?

Beta blockers primarily lower blood pressure by:

Which antihypertensive medication may cause rebound hypertension if stopped abruptly?

What is the action of diuretics in hypertension management?

A patient taking hydrochlorothiazide should be monitored for which electrolyte imbalance?

Which antihypertensive drug is safe to use during pregnancy?

Patient teaching for antihypertensive therapy should include:

The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions for a patient with a newly initiated order for captopril, an ACE inhibitor. The nurse would indicate that which of the following adverse effects is most common?

The patient with a blood pressure of 154/92 is diagnosed with essential hypertension (stage 2). What would the nurse expect to be potentially included as part of the patient’s initial treatment plan along with lifestyle modification? (Select all that apply.)

Orthostatic hypotension is a potential outcome of antihypertensive drugs that places older adults at risk for injury from falls. Instructions given to the patient to decrease this effect include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with a history of hypertension comes to the emergency department with double vision and a blood pressure of 240/120 mm Hg. The physician on call orders sodium nitroprusside by continuous infusion, with continual blood pressure monitoring. This drug’s immediate action is to lower blood pressure by which of the following mechanisms?

A patient in the intensive care unit has been receiving sodium nitroprusside for 2 days. The nurse needs to monitor for which of the following?