Nsg 6005 Pharm Week 5 Cardiovascular, Blood, Autonomic Ns Study

What is the action of an ACE inhibitor? {Ans: decreases angiotensin II and aldosterone, vasodiliation on venous and arterial sides of the heard, blocks the RAAS system, involved in the activation of bradykinin (a vasodilator)}Pregnant patients with asthma may use {Ans: inhaled corticosteriods}Decongestants such as sudafed: {Ans: should not be prescribed to or recommended for children under 4}What drug is contraindicated to treat heart failure in pregnancy {Ans: ACE inhibitors}Possible signs of angioedema {Ans: swelling of the tongue or hoarseness}Spreading the time frame for nitrate dosing is done to prevent {Ans: nitrate tolerance}What teaching should be given with amiodarone {Ans: take as instructed, change position slowly (postural hypotension), avoid hot showers and baths (hypotension), evenly space BID doses, if a missed dose take the next day, make sure to have enough for vacations}The first line treatment for URI in a 5 y/o {Ans: fluids and symptomatic care}Labs to be monitored with ACEIs and ARBs include {Ans: serum creatinine levels - if > 2.5 need to reduce dosage}Montelukast can be prescribed to {Ans: patients > 2 y/o with mod. persistent asthma}A step wise approach to management of asthma {Ans: begins