" "Avoid potassium-rich foods in your diet
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Beta agonists, Decrease in renal perfusion causes an increase in sympathetic activity and a decrease in GFR resulting in Adverse reactions/side effects Angioedema (can happen at any time during therapy), dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, weakness, cough, dyspnea, hypotension, chest pain, edema, tachycardia, taste disturbances, nausea, vomiting
Which effect indicates that a patient is experiencing an adverse effect of enalapril? 1 Persistent dry mouth 2 A dry, hacking cough 3 Serum potassium of 4
Important considerations
Blurred vision confusion dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up
Warnings
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Summarize monitoring/follow-up for patients initiated on ACE inhibitor therapy
Which action by the nurse is correct? a
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Which side effect of ACE inhibitors will not occur with an ARB medication? a
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Not as effective in reducing hypertension in African American clients, so this medication should be combined with a diuretic for maximal effect
Administer naltrexone
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Document the finding as the only action and administer the
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The nurse should identify that amphotericin B is considered a high-alert medication due to potentially serious adverse effects, such as hypotension
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Also monitor for fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain or cough
Hyperkalemia may occur during therapy; thus, electrolyte levels are usually monitored periodically