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How do ACE inhibitors affect blood pressure and aldosterone levels?
How do ACE inhibitors affect blood pressure and aldosterone levels?
- They increase blood pressure and aldosterone secretion.
- They decrease blood pressure but increase aldosterone secretion.
- They increase blood pressure but decrease aldosterone secretion.
- They decrease blood pressure and aldosterone secretion. (correct)
For older adults receiving antihypertensive therapy, what specific precaution should be observed regarding blood pressure measurement?
For older adults receiving antihypertensive therapy, what specific precaution should be observed regarding blood pressure measurement?
- BP should be taken immediately before any antihypertensive is administered, particularly in an institutional setting. (correct)
- BP should be taken three hours after the administration of antihypertensives to assess peak effects.
- BP should be measured only after the older adult has been lying down for at least 30 minutes.
- BP is not a crucial measurement in older adults; focus should be solely on reported symptoms.
What advice should be given to pregnant patients, or those who may become pregnant, regarding ACE inhibitors?
What advice should be given to pregnant patients, or those who may become pregnant, regarding ACE inhibitors?
- ACE inhibitors can be used if the benefits clearly outweigh the risk to the fetus.
- ACE inhibitors are safe during the first trimester but should be discontinued in the second and third trimesters.
- ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and renin inhibitors are contraindicated due to the potential for serious adverse effects on the fetus. (correct)
- ACE inhibitors can be used as long as the patient carefully monitors their blood pressure.
A patient with hypertension and a history of allergic reactions, including angioedema, requires pharmacological intervention. What is the most appropriate course of action?
A patient with hypertension and a history of allergic reactions, including angioedema, requires pharmacological intervention. What is the most appropriate course of action?
A patient taking captopril is also prescribed allopurinol. What potential interaction should the healthcare provider be aware of?
A patient taking captopril is also prescribed allopurinol. What potential interaction should the healthcare provider be aware of?
How do ACE inhibitors work to lower blood pressure?
How do ACE inhibitors work to lower blood pressure?
Why is it important to avoid cutting, crushing, or chewing sustained-release antihypertensives?
Why is it important to avoid cutting, crushing, or chewing sustained-release antihypertensives?
What is the rationale for using ACE inhibitors in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy?
What is the rationale for using ACE inhibitors in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy?
When initiating ACE inhibitor therapy, which laboratory value is essential to monitor for potential indications of kidney impairment?
When initiating ACE inhibitor therapy, which laboratory value is essential to monitor for potential indications of kidney impairment?
A patient with hypertension is started on an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following findings would warrant immediate discontinuation of the drug?
A patient with hypertension is started on an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following findings would warrant immediate discontinuation of the drug?
In stepped care management of hypertension, what is the initial recommended intervention?
In stepped care management of hypertension, what is the initial recommended intervention?
Captopril and moexipril share a unique administration consideration that differentiates them from most other ACE inhibitors. What is the key difference?
Captopril and moexipril share a unique administration consideration that differentiates them from most other ACE inhibitors. What is the key difference?
According to the hypertension treatment algorithm for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), what is the first action that should be taken?
According to the hypertension treatment algorithm for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), what is the first action that should be taken?
What specific monitoring is crucial when diuretics are used as part of drug therapy for children with hypertension?
What specific monitoring is crucial when diuretics are used as part of drug therapy for children with hypertension?
A patient taking an ACE inhibitor develops a persistent, dry cough. What is the likely mechanism behind this side effect?
A patient taking an ACE inhibitor develops a persistent, dry cough. What is the likely mechanism behind this side effect?
Enalapril offers a unique route of administration compared to other ACE inhibitors. Which route is specific to enalaprilat?
Enalapril offers a unique route of administration compared to other ACE inhibitors. Which route is specific to enalaprilat?
What would be the priority assessment for a patient prescribed an ACE inhibitor who presents with dizziness, syncope, and headache?
What would be the priority assessment for a patient prescribed an ACE inhibitor who presents with dizziness, syncope, and headache?
What additional medication taken with ACE inhibitors requires carefully monitoring the patient?
What additional medication taken with ACE inhibitors requires carefully monitoring the patient?
What conditions require caution for patients with impaired renal function taking ACE inhibitors?
What conditions require caution for patients with impaired renal function taking ACE inhibitors?
Flashcards
How do ACE inhibitors work?
How do ACE inhibitors work?
ACE inhibitors block the action of ACE, preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which leads to vasodilation and decreased BP.
RAAS drug combo not recommended
RAAS drug combo not recommended
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and renin inhibitors.
Common ACE inhibitor adverse effects
Common ACE inhibitor adverse effects
Hypotension, reflex tachycardia, cough, and hyperkalemia.
ACE inhibitors and pregnancy
ACE inhibitors and pregnancy
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Captopril indications
Captopril indications
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Step 1 Hypertension Management
Step 1 Hypertension Management
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ACE inhibitor actions
ACE inhibitor actions
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ACE inhibitors and CKD
ACE inhibitors and CKD
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ACE inhibitor cautions
ACE inhibitor cautions
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ACE inhibitor contraindications
ACE inhibitor contraindications
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ACE inhibitor and lithium interaction
ACE inhibitor and lithium interaction
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ACE inhibitor administration with food
ACE inhibitor administration with food
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ACE with Older Adults
ACE with Older Adults
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