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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Medication

Jonisha Dixson Captopril (ACE inhibitor) __________________________________________________________________________ antihypertensive

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Management of heart rate and decrease progression of diabetic neuropathy. block conversion of angiotesin I to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. Increase plasma renin level, decrese aldosterone level

Therapeutic Use lowering BP decrease development of overt heart failure

Complications neutropenia, fever, muscle cramps, dizziness, fatigue, vertigo, headache, insommnia dyspnea, hypotension, edema, tachycardia

Contraindications/Precautions angioedema with previous use of ACE inhibitors pregnancy renal impairment hyponatremia

Interactions administer 1hr before meals because food decreases the absorption. Increased risk of hyperkalemia with use of potassium supplements hypotension with use of diuretics

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness decrease BP decrease signs and syspotoms of heart failure decrease risk of dealth, stroke

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Medication Administration PO Adults, children, infatants, and neonatal

Nursing Interventions Client education on low sodium diet monitor BP fall risk weight management Input/Output

Client Education Same time each day and do not double dose do not discontinue unless directed by HCP avoid salt and foods high in potassium avoid ADL`s requiring alterness until response to medication is known

THERAPEU TIC P ROCEDURE

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