Question

Vasodilators place patients at increased risk for ___________. Explain what type of education you would give patients that are taking Vasodilators to avoid this. (2 points)

Answer 1

* Vasodilators place patient at increased risk for salt and water retention,angina and reflex

tachycardia.

Education given to patient taking vasodilators

                * Vasodilators may result in sudden drop in blood pressure so constant monitoring of blood

                   pressure is important.

                * Use of alcohol interfere with action of vasodilators so avoid use of alcohol.

                * Don't stop use of vasodilator without the consent of precribed physician.

                * Call physician immediately if side effects like fever,rashes,body pain and dizziness

                   occur.

                * Do not use vasodilators along with other herbal medicines.

                * Be careful when standing up from sitting or laying position due to chances of postural

                  hypotension because of use of vasodilators.