A. Angiotensin-converting enzyme(ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers(ARB)
Nursing implications
Patient teaching
B. Beta-adrenergic receptor blocker
Nursing implications
Patient teaching
C. Diuretics
Nursing implications
Patient teaching
D. Positive inotropic agents
Nursing implications
Patient teaching
List the nursing implications and education needs for each of the following categories of medication related...
List the nursing implications and education needs for each of the following categories of medication related to heart failure: o Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) o Beta-adrenergic receptor blockers o Diuretics o Positive inotrope agents o Sympathomimetic agents o Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
List the nursing implications and education needs for each of the following categories of medication related to heart failure: o Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) o Beta-adrenergic receptor blockers o Diuretics o Positive inotrope agents o Sympathomimetic agents o Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
1. Discuss how each of these medications work in treating heart failure: diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, aldosterone antagonists, direct renin inhibitors, beta blockers, digoxin, dopamine, and hydralazine. What are some nursing considerations for each medication? 2. What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity? What are some steps you will take in treating a patient who has developed this? 3. Discuss how each of these medications work in treating cardiac arrhythmias: quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, propranolol....
23. Beta blockers cannot be withdrawn right away and the dose needs to be weaned for 1-2 weeks. a. True b. False 24. Which of the following is TRUE about aldosterone? a. It causes the secretion of steroids. b. It's a hormone released by the adrenal glands that increases the absorption of water and sodium from the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct of the kidney's nephrons. c. It's stimulated for release by angiotensin II and increases the absorption of...
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Tetracyclines Sulfonylureas Thioamines Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Phenothiazines Diuretics Nitrates Beta blockers ACEIs/ARBs (Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/Angiotensin receptor blockers) Z. C. is 62 years-old and is being evaluated in the emergency room for a possible heart attack. He has a history of hyperthroidism for which he is still being treated with a drug from the drug class for this problem (____________________). He is also on an anti-hypertensive medication to help counteract some of the...
Antihypertensives ement and Answer the following questions and submit your responses via Black Board. Antihypertensive Drugs: 1 Does the patient's cultural origin play a role in the selection of antihypertensive medications? Why or why not? As for Nursing Practice HOICE Ascultating ow.pitch 2. What is rebound hypertension? How does it occur? 3. What is the value of having the patient take the medications at bedtime? ration Adrenergic Drugs: 1. What is the primary difference between the actions of centrally acting...
select one : ( which is the right answer) Question 1. Which of the following drugs used to treat dysrythmias should not be used in asthmatics? a) Verapamil b) sotalol c) amiodarone 4) disopyramide Question 2) The cardiac conduction system comprises : a) the sinoatrial ( SA) node b) the AV node 3) the bundle of his 4) all of the above Question 3) ACE inhibitors have the potential to interact with ( should be avoided) : a) potassium supplements...
When the left ventricle contracts, blood forces out of the ventricle into the ___________ and out into the body. When the blood leaves the heart and passes through the aorta, it continues on into smaller vessels called __________________ that extend throughout the body. As the blood travels through each artery, the artery gradually _________________ in diameter becoming first an arterial and then a capillary. Drugs that cause vasoconstriction _______________ the diameter of blood vessels, whereas drugs that cause vasodilation ________________...
When the left ventricle contracts, blood forces out of the ventricle into the ___________ and out into the body. When the blood leaves the heart and passes through the aorta, it continues on into smaller vessels called __________________ that extend throughout the body. As the blood travels through each artery, the artery gradually _________________ in diameter becoming first an arterial and then a capillary. Drugs that cause vasoconstriction _______________ the diameter of blood vessels, whereas drugs that cause vasodilation ________________...
harmacology (MASTER 12-2018) HCE 140 Identify the systemic effects to expect when peripheral vasodilating agents are administered. Explain why hypotension and tachycardia occur frequently with the use of peripheral vasodilators 4. 5. CHAPTER 27 At the end of the chapter the student will be able to: 1. 2. 3. Explain heart failure in terms of the body's compensatory mechanisms Identify the goals of treatment of heart failure Identify essential assessment data, nursing interventions, and health teaching needed for a patient...