MED Enalapril - ATI medications sheet PDF

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Medication

Fullerton STUDENT NAME Kira _____________________________________ MEDICATION Enalapril __________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

inhibitor CATEGORY CLASS Ace ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action -Alone or with other agents in the management of hypertension. -Management of symptomatic heart failure. -Slowed progression of asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction to overt heart failure.

Therapeutic Use -Lowering of BP in patients with hypertension. -Increased survival and reduction of symptoms in patients with symptomatic heart failure. -Decreased development of overt heart failure.

Complications -Hypotension -Chest pain -Abdominal pain -Dizziness

Medication Administration Oral solution Tablet Injection

Contraindications/Precautions -Hypersensitivity -History of angioedema -OB, may cause fetal harm

Nursing Interventions -Monitor BP and pulse frequently -Monitor weight -May cause hyperkalemia.

Interactions -Excessive hypotension may occur with concurrent use of diuretics. -Increase levels of lithium may increase risk of toxicity Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness -Decrease in BP without appearance of excessive side effects. -Improvement in survival and reduction of symptoms in heart failure. -Decrease in development of overt heart failure.

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

-Emphasize the importance of continuing the meds. - Do not double dose. -Emphasize the importance of follow up exams

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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