Calcium Channel Blocker

Ends in "Pine"

• Systemic vasodilation by blocking calcium from crossing the muscle and prevents contraction RESULTING IN DECREASED BLOOD PRESSURE

Bet Blocker

Ends in "olol"

Decreased Heart rate and blood pressure

Steroid/Corticosteroid

Ends in "Sone"

Suppression of inflammation and modification of normal immune response

Angiotensin II Receptor Block (ARB)

Ends in "sartan"

Calcium Channel Blocker

Intervention and Patient education

• Assess Blood Pressure
• Assess peripheral edema
• Monitor for hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
• Monitor for Bradycardia (Low heart rate)

Nitrate

Nitroglycerin

Relief or prevention of angina attacks. Increased cardiac output. Reduced BP.

Nitrate

Nitroglycerin

Interventions and patient education

S/E: hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, headache. Monitor BP, pulse before/after administration. Tablet to be held under tongue until dissolved. Avoid eating, drinking or smoking until tablet is dissolved.

ACE Inhibitor

Lisinopril

“-pril”

Lowering of BP

ACE Inhibitor

Lisinopril

“-pril”

Interventions and patient education

Assess BP, monitor for hypotension. May cause dry cough in female patients

Angiotensin II Receptor Block (ARB)

Interventions and patient education

1. Assess BP, monitor for hypotension

Loop Diuretic

Furosemide (Lasix)

Diuresis and supsequent mobilization of excess fluid. Decreased blood pressure

Loop Diuretic

Furosemide (Lasix)

Interventions and patient education

Assess: BP, pulse, I&Os, daily weights, and K+.

Side effects: electrolyte imbalance -> can cause hypokalemia, May increase BUN

Antiarrhythmic

Digoxin

Interventions and patient education

Monitor Apical pulse x1 min before administration. Hold if P<60bpm (adult). Monitor for s/sx of of digoxin toxicity (NVD, yellow green halos). Low potassium (hypokalemia) increases risk of toxicity, so caution when taking furosemide as furosemide can cause low potassium.

Steroid/Corticosteroid

Prednisone

“-sone”

Interventions and patient education

Monitor WBC and Blood Glucose. Assess for infection

Beta Blocker

Metoprolol

“-olol”

Interventions and patient education

Assess BP and HR. Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia. Medication can cause bronchoconstriction and patients with chronic respiratory dx will not need this.

Calcium Channel

Blocker

Amlodipine

“-pine”

Intervention and patient education

Assess BP, HR and peripheral edema. Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia