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Vasotec (Enalapril)
What is it? |
ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin converting enzyme)
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Vasotec (Enalapril)
Common therapeutic uses? |
CHF (congestive heart failure), hypertension
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Vasotec (Enalapril)
Contraindications? |
hx of angioedema, hx of renal artery stenosis, hypotension
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Vasotec (Enalapril)
Side/Adverse effects? |
orthostatic hypotension, nagging cough,
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Vasotec (Enalapril)
Nursing implementations? |
monitor BP, monitor K+, monitor I&O, daily weight
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Vasotec (Enalapril)
Patient teaching? |
change positions slowly, monitor your weight closely, avoid salt substitutes or potassium supplements, report any swelling of face, neck, tongue, lips; report of a nagging unproductive cough
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
What is it? |
potassium wasting diuretic
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Common therapeutic uses? |
fluid volume overload, CHF
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Contraindication? |
Hypokalemia, fluid volume deficit
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Side/Adverse effects? |
hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Nursing implementations? |
monitor I&O, daily weight, potassium, sodium, chloride
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
patient teaching? |
monitor weight closely, report any muscle weakness,
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