ATI Meds Med Surg Quiz 1 with Complete Solutions(graded A+)!! Thiazide diuretics action - ANSWER-blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride First choice medication for hypertension - ANSWER-Thiazide diuretics Complications of Tjiazides - ANSWER-dehydra

ATI Meds Med Surg Quiz 1 with Complete Solutions(graded A+)!! Thiazide diuretics action - ANSWER-blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride First choice medication for hypertension - ANSWER-Thiazide diuretics Complications of Tjiazides - ANSWER-dehydration hypokalemia hyperglycemia When to take thiazides - ANSWER-first thing in morning Action of ACE inhibitors - ANSWER-blocks conversion of angiotension I- angiotension II which results in... vasodilation excretes sodium and water retains potassium Therapeutic uses for ACE inhibitors - ANSWER-hypertension HF MI To decrease chances of orthostatic hypotension.... - ANSWER-stop taking diuretic 2-3 days prior to ACE treatment Adverse effects of ACE inhibitrs - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension COUGH hyperkalemia (retention of potassium) rash or altered taste ANGIOEDMEA Action of ARB's - ANSWER-block the action of angiotension II in the body which results in... vasodilation excretion of sodium and water retention of potassium Therapeutic uses for ARB's - ANSWER-hypertension HF MI Difference between ACE and ARB - ANSWER-no cough or hyperkalemia with an ARB Adverse effects of ARBs - ANSWER-Angioedema Aldosterone Antagonists action - ANSWER-reduce blood volume by blocking aldosterone receptors thus... promoting excretion of sodium and water Therapeutic uses for Aldosterone Antagonists - ANSWER-hypertension heart failure Adverse effects of Aldosterone antagonists - ANSWER-hyperkalemia hyponatermia flu like symptoms dizziness Calcium Channel Blockers Action - ANSWER-blocks calcium channels in blood vessels leading to vasodilation decreases force of contraction decreases heart rate Theraetuc uses for calcium channel blockers - ANSWER-angina hypertension Calcium channel blocker that can be used for cardiac dysrhythmias - ANSWER-Verapamil diltizaem Interactions with calcium channel blockers - ANSWER-grapefruit! Alpha adrenergic blockers example - ANSWER-minipress Alpha adrenergic blocker action - ANSWER-vasodilatioon of arteries and veins Alpha adrenergic blocker use - ANSWER-hypertension Adverse effect of alpha adrenergic blocker - ANSWER-orthostatic hypotension Action of alpha2 agonists - ANSWER-decrease stimulation of alpha and beta receptors bradycardia decreased cardiac output vasodilation alpa2 agonist use - ANSWER-primary hypertension Adverse effects of alpha2 agonists - ANSWER-drowsiness dry mouth rebound hypertesnion Beta blockers action - ANSWER-decrease heart rate decrease contractibility decrease rate of conduction Use of beta blockers - ANSWER-primary hypertension angina tachycardia HF MI Contraindications for beta blockers - ANSWER-AV block sinus bradycardia Nitropress nursing considerations - ANSWER-put 1 tablet under tongue at first onset of pain wait 5 mins -reass pain repeat for 3 times Purpose of Statin's - ANSWER-decrease LDL increase HDL Therapeutic uses of statin - ANSWER-hyperlipidemia protects against MI and stroke for patients with diabetes Goal of anti coagulation medications - ANSWER-increase circulation and perfusion decrease pain prevent further tissue damage Purpose of Heparin and Lovenox - ANSWER-prevent clotting by activating antithrombin Adverse effects of Heparin - ANSWER-Hemorrhage thrombocytopenia hypersensitivity toxicity (do not exceed 100 mg in 2 hr) Example of antiplatet - ANSWER-aspirin example of anticoagulant - ANSWER-heparin Purpose of antiplatelts - ANSWER-prevent platelets from clumping together alter bleeding time Therapeutic uses for antiplatelts - ANSWER-prevent MI Aspirin toxicity Sxs - ANSWER-tinnitus (ringing in ears) Do not use aspirin with a - ANSWER-betablocker