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WorksheetsCardio Meds Antihypertensives
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which one is a Renin Inhibitor?
Aliskiren
Captopril
Losartan
Eplerenone
Aliskiren is indicated for
Hypertension
Hypotension
MI
Nephropathy
HF
What is the mode of action for Renin Inhibitors (Aliskiren)?
Inhibits renin
Prevents angiotensinogen from being activated
Inhibits the effect of aldosterone
Reduces reabsorption of sodium and water
Reduces sympathetic outflow from CNS
What are the side effects of Renin Inhibitors (Aliskiren)?
Hypotension
Angioedema
GI upset
Cough
Elevated potassium
Renin Inhibitors (Aliskiren) side effect is (a) toxicity.
Monitor for (a) for Renin Inhibitors (Aliskiren).
Which of these antihypertensives cause fetal toxicity?
Renin Inhibitors
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin 2 Blockers
Eplerenone
Methyldopa
ACE Inhibitors end with...
(a)
Which are ACE inhibitors?
Captopril
Lisinopril
Metoprolol
Atenolol
Clondine
What are the mode of action for ACE inhibitors (Captopril & Lisinopril)?
Blocks conversion of angiotensin 1 and 2, causing vasodilation
Blocks action of angiotensin 2, resulting in vasodilation
Inhibits the effect of aldosterone, which decreases reabsorption of sodium
Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, leading to vasodilation
Indications for ACE inhibitors (Captopril & Lisinopril) are
Hypertension
HF
MI
Diabetic Nephropathy
Post MI
The side effects of ACE inhibitors (Captopril & Lisinopril) are
Angioedema
Cough
Elevated potassium
Dizziness
Hypotension
Monitor for BP AND Potassium for
Calcium Channel
Renin Inhibitors
Aldosterone Antagonist (Eplerenone)
ACE inhibitors (Captopril & Lisinopril)
Angiotensin 2 Blockers (Losartan & Valsartan)
Change positions (a) for ACE inhibitors (Captopril & Lisinopril)
What ends with Angiotensin 2 blockers?
(a)
Which are Angiotensin 2 Blockers?
Losartan
Valsartan
Eplerenone
Diltiazem
Verapamil
What the indications Angiotensin 2 Blockers (Losartan & Valsartan)
Hypertension
Diabetic nephropathy
HF
Post MI
MI
What is the mode of action of Angiotensin 2 Blockers (Losartan & Valsartan)?
Blocks action of angiotensin 2, resulting in vasodilation
Block conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2, causing vasodilation
Inhibits the effect of aldosterone, which decreases reabsorption of sodium and water
Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, leading to vasodilation, which decreases HR & BP
What are the side effects for Angiotensin 2 Blockers (Losartan & Valsartan)?
Hypotension
Cough
Fatigue
GI upset
Constipation
Change positions slowly for medications such as ....
ACE Inhibitors (Captopril & Lisinopril)
Angiotensin 2 Blockers (Losartan & Valsartan)
Calcium Channel (Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem)
Angiotensin 2 Blockers (Losartan & Valsartan) monitor for
(a)
Which one is a Aldosterone Antagonists?
Eplerenone
Verapamil
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
What are the indications of Aldosterone Antagonist (Eplerenone)?
Hypertension
HF (post-MI)
MI
HF
Diabetic nephropathy
What are mode of action of Aldosterone Antagonist (Eplerenone)?
Inhibits the effect of aldosterone, which decrease reabsorption of sodium and water
Blocks action of angiotensin 2, resulting in vasodilation
Blocks conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2, causing vasodilation
Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, leading to vasodilation, which decreases HR & BP
What are the side effects of Aldosterone Antagonist (Eplerenone)?
Hyperkalemia
Dizziness
Hypokalemia
Cough
Fatigue
Which are Calcium Channel Blockers?
Verapamil
Nifedipine
Diltiazem
Clonidine
Metoprolol
What are the indications Calcium Channels Blockers?
Hypertension
Angina
Arrhythmias
Preterm Labor
HF
What is the mode of action for Calcium Channel Blockers?
Blocks calcium channels in the heart and blood vessels, leading to vasodilation, which decreases HR and BP
Decrease sympathetic outflow from CNS, which decreases BP
Inhibits the effect of aldosterone, which decreases reabsorption of sodium and water
Blocks action of angiotensin 2, resulting in vasodilation
What are the side effects of Channels Blockers (Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem)?
Peripheral edema
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Constipation
What are the nursing considerations for Channels Blockers (Verapamil, Nifedipine, Diltiazem)?
Monitor BP & HR.
Hold if SBP <90
Hold if HR <60
Provide a sodium diet
Do not consume grapefruit juice.
Which is a Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonist medication
Clonidine
Eplerenone
Aliskiren
Verapamil
Clozapine
What is the indication for Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonist (Clonidine)?
Hypertension
HF
Angina
MI
Arrhythmias
What is the mode of action of Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonist (Clonidine)?
Decrease sympathetic outflow from CNS, which decreases BP
Decrease BP and HR by blocking beta 1 (heart) receptors
Blocks beta 1 (heart) and beta 2 (lung receptors
Decrease BP through potent vasodilation
Vasodilation, decreases preload and myocardial oxygen demand
What are the side effects of Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonists (Clonidine)?
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Dysrhythmia
Dysphagia
Educate patient taking Centrally Acting Alpha 2 Agonists (Clonidine) to suck hard candy to help reduce ___ ______.
(a)
Which medications are Beta 1 Blockers?
Metoprolol
Atenolol
Albuterol
Salmeterol
Propranolol
What are the indications for Beta 1 Blockers (Metoprolol & Atenolol)?
Hypertension
Angina
HF
Arrhythmias
MI
What are the mode of action for Beta 1 Blockers (Metoprolol & Atenolol)?
Decrease BP & HR by blocking beta 1 (heart) receptors
Blocks beta 1 (heart) and beta 2 (lung) receptors
Decrease BP through potent vasodilation
Decrease Sympathetic outflow from CNS, which decreases BP
Side effects of Beta 1 Blockers (Metoprolol & Atenolol) are
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Erectile dysfunction
Chest pain
For Beta 1 Blockers (Metoprolol & Atenolol): (a) heart disease possible if stopped abruptly.
The nurse should monitor steps for Beta 1 Blockers (Metoprolol & Atenolol)
SBP <90
HR <60
Do not stop medication suddenly (must taper).
Change position slowly
Be aware for signs of (BLANK) for Beta 1 Blockers (Metoprolol & Atenolol).
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
IDK
What are the nonselective Beta Blockers?
Propranolol
Labetalol
Carvedilol
Metoprolol
Atenolol
What are the indications for Nonselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol)?
Hypertension
Angina
Arrhythmias
MI
Asthma
What are the mode of action of nonselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol)
Blocks beta 1 (heart) and beta 2 (lung) receptors.
Decrease BP & HR.
Decrease BP & HR by blocking beta 1 (heart) receptors.
Decrease BP through potent vasodilation.
Vasodilation, decrease preload and myocardial oxygen.
Nonselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol) is contraindicated for clients with (a) .
What ends for nonselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol)?
(a)
What are the side effects of nonselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol)?
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Erectile dysfunction
Dizziness
GI upset
What is the side effect of nonselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol)?
Bronchospasm
Bronchoconstriction
Bronchodilation
Bronchitis
The nurse should monitor for nonselective Beta Blockers (Propranolol, Labetalol, Carvedilol)? For SBP < __ & HR < __
(a)
Which medication is a Vasodilators?
Nitroprusside
Nitroglycerin
Digoxin
Lidocaine
Amiodarone
What is the indication for vasodilators (Nitroprusside)
Hypertensive crisis
Hypertension
Angina
Atrial fibrillation
What is the mode of action vasodilators (Nitroprusside)?
Decrease BP through potent vasodilation
Decrease BP & HR by blocking beta 1 (heart) receptors
Blocks beta 1 (heart) and beta 2 (lung) receptors
Vasodilation, decreases preload and myocardial oxygen
What are the side effects of vasodilators (Nitroprusside)?
Hypotension
Cyanide toxicity
Bleeding
Dizziness
GI upset
Vasodilators (Nitroprusside): For severe hypotension, discontinue infusion (or decrease infusion) and place patient in (a) position per facility policy.
What is the primary root word for Nitrates?
(a)
Which are the medications for Nitrates?
Nitroglycerin
Isosorbide dinitrate
Isosorbide mononitrate
Sildenafil
Digoxin
What are the indications for Nitrates (Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate)?
HF
Angina
MI
CAD
Pericarditis
What is the mode of action for Nitrates (Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate)?
Vasodilation, decreases preload and myocardial oxygen
Sodium channel blocker
Atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular arrhythmias
Potassium channel blocker
Decreases conduction time through the AV node
What are the side effects of Nitrates (Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate)?
Orthostatic hypotension
Headache
Reflex tachycardia
Erectile dysfunction
Hypertension
Which can cause serious INTERACTION with Nitrates (Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate, Isosorbide mononitrate)?
(a)
Teach patient about sublingual Nitroglycerin. Store in cool/dark place. Take up to 3 tablets. Place 1st under tongue, wait __ minutes. If no relief, call 911. Take 2nd, wait __. If no relief, take 3rd.
(a)
For transdermal nitrate medication the patient should . . .
Wear gloves
Remove prior use
Rotate sites
Place on hairless site
Place another patch on top
