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Lexie's ACEI
NCLEX Review
Question | Answer |
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitiors ACE | Antihypertensives |
End in | -pril |
Examples | Benazepril, captopril, lisinopril, enalapril |
Indications | HTN, Reduce risk of CHF after MI, Slowed progression of left ventricular dysfunction into overt heart failure |
Action | Block conversion of angiotensin I to the vasoconstrictior angiotensin II |
Therapeutic Effects | Lowering of blood pressure in HTN, Decreased afterload in CHF |
Contraindictions | Angioedema |
Use Cautiously | Renal impairment, hepatic impairment, hypovolemia, |
Adverse Reactions and Side Effects | cough, hypotension, taste disturbances, proteinuria, agranuloytosis, neutropenia, angioedema |
Labs | BUN, creatinine, electrolyte, CBC, Liver enzymes, WBC differential |
Patient teaching | Avoid salt substitutes, change positions slowly, notify provider if rash, sore throat, fever, occur |
Nursing Implications | Monitor BP, HR, In CHF monitor wt, breath sounds |