Ace Inhibitors

[Audio] Ace Inhibitors By: Oni Fisher Tyiesha Mills Tiara Walls.

[Audio] Medication Ending For Ace Inhibitors "Prils" ▪ Benazepril ( Lotensin) ▪ Captopril. ▪ Enalapril ( Vasotec) ▪ Fosinopril. ▪ Lisinopril ( Prinivil, Zestril) ▪ Moexipril. ▪ Perindopril. ▪ Quinapril ( Accupri.

[Audio] Angiotensin-converting enzyme ( ACE) inhibitors are medications that help relax the veins and arteries to lower blood pressure. ACE inhibitors prevent an enzyme in the body from producing angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels. Biological Target.

[Audio] Uses of Ace Inhibitors ▪ Primary Hypertension ▪ CHF ▪ Acute MI ▪ Post MI.

[Audio] Medication Dosages ▪ Adults: 10- 40 mg. 80 mg max/day ▪ Children: 0.7/ kg/ day ▪ Geriatric: 2.5- 5 mg/day.

[Audio] The most common side effect of ACE inhibitors? ▪ A dry, irritating cough ▪ Light-headedness and dizziness ▪ Fatigue, headaches, fainting, weakness . ▪ Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels in the blood) ▪ Angioedema (swelling under the skin) ▪ Dysgeusia (an abnormal taste in the mouth) ▪ Vomiting and diarrhea.

[Audio] Contraindications ▪ The following are people who shouldn't take ACE inhibitors: ▪ Pregnant women. ▪ People with severe kidney failure. ▪ People who have ever had a severe allergic reaction that caused their tongue and lips to swell, even if it was from a bee sting, should not take ACE inhibitors..

[Audio] Nursing Considerations/Monitor When you start on an ACE inhibitor, you will need blood tests to monitor your kidney function and potassium levels. Be aware: If you take an ACE inhibitor, keep a written log of your heart rate (pulse) and blood pressure. Track your heart rate by taking your pulse daily. Give potassium supplements and potassium-sparing diuretics cautiously because ACE inhibitors can cause potassium retention and hyperkalemia. Warn the patient to avoid potassiumcontaining salt substitutes. Give captopril and moexipril 1 hour before meals..

[Audio] Treatment for Overdose Management of ACE inhibitor overdose should include general supportive care, gut decontamination when possible, intravenous fluids, and vasopressors if necessary. Intravenous angiotensin II may be effective in situations in which traditional vasopressors fail and is a physiologically rational treatment..

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