Test 2 drugs

• Beta blockers (lol's)


  • Generic name: Metoprolol, propranolol, atenolol
  • Classification: Anti-hypertensive, antiarrhythmic
  • Indications: Hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
  • Side effects: Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue
• Nursing Implementation/Assessment


  Monitor blood pressure and heart rate, assess for signs of heart failure
• Use with caution in patients with asthma or COPD
• ACE inhibitors (pril's)


  • Generic name: Lisinopril, enalapril, captopril
  • Classification: Anti-hypertensive
  • Indications: Hypertension, heart failure
  • Side effects: Cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema
• Nursing Implementation/Assessment


  Monitor potassium levels, assess for signs of angioedema
• Avoid use in pregnancy
• Angiotensin receptor Blockers (arb's)


  • Generic name: Losartan, valsartan, irbesartan
  • Classification: Anti-hypertensive
  • Indications: Hypertension, heart failure
  • Side effects: Hyperkalemia, dizziness, angioedema
• Nursing Implementation/Assessment


  Monitor blood pressure, renal function
• Monitor for signs of hyperkalemia
• Calcium channel blockers (pine's)


  • Generic name: Amlodipine, nifedipine, diltiazem
  • Classification: Anti-hypertensive, anti-anginal
  • Indications: Hypertension, angina
  • Side effects: Peripheral edema, dizziness, bradycardia
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor blood pressure, heart rate
  • Safety Alert: Avoid in patients with heart block
• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (artan's)

  • Generic name: Olmesartan, telmisartan, candesartan,losartan
  • Classification: Anti-hypertensive
  • Indications: Hypertension, heart failure
  • Side effects: Hyperkalemia, dizziness
  • Monitor for signs of angioedema
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor blood pressure, renal function
• Furosemide (loop diuretic)


  • Generic name: Furosemide
  • Classification: Diuretic
  • Indications: Edema, heart failure, hypertension
  • Side effects: Hypokalemia, hypotension, ototoxicity
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor fluid and electrolyte balance, hearing
  • Safety Alert: Monitor potassium levels closely
• Hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic)


  • Generic name: Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Classification: Diuretic
  • Indications: Hypertension, edema
  • Side effects: Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, photosensitivity
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor electrolytes, blood glucose
  • Safety Alert: Monitor renal function
• Spironolactone (potassium sparing diuretic)


  • Generic name: Spironolactone
  • Classification: Diuretic
  • Indications: Heart failure, hypertension
  • Side effects: Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor potassium levels, signs of gynecomastia
  • Safety Alert: Use with caution in patients with renal impairment
• Digoxin (cardiac glycoside)


  • Generic name: Digoxin
  • Classification: Antiarrhythmic
  • Indications: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation
  • Side effects: Bradycardia, nausea, visual disturbances
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor heart rate, serum digoxin levels
  • Safety Alert: Therapeutic drug monitoring required
• Potassium (electrolyte, mineral supplement)


  • Generic name: Potassium
  • Classification: Electrolyte supplement
  • Indications: Hypokalemia
  • Side effects: Hyperkalemia, GI upset
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor serum potassium levels
  • Safety Alert: Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets
• Cholesterol/Lipid meds (statin's)


  • Generic name: Atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
  • Classification: Lipid-lowering agent
  • Indications: Hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular events
  • Side effects: Myopathy, liver dysfunction
  • Nursing Implementation/Assessment: Monitor liver function tests, muscle pain
  • Safety Alert: Avoid use in pregnancy
• Niacin


  • Generic name: Niacin
  • Classification: Lipid-lowering agent
  • Indications: Hyperlipidemia
• What drugs are going to be adminstered to a pt with PAD?

  Cilostazol and Pentoxifylline