Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCB, sympathetic nervous system drugs).

Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCB, sympathetic nervous system drugs).

The advanced practice nurse is updating the plan of care of nursing home patients with hypertension.

  1. Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCB, sympathetic nervous system drugs).
  2. What important teaching points should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs?

Submission Instructions:

  • Your initial post should be at least 600 words, formatted and cited in current APA style, 7 edition with support from at least 2 academic sources within the last 5 years.
  • You should respond to at least two peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts.
  • All replies must be constructive, 150 words, and use one reference

Cardiovascular & Hematologic Drug Therapy

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

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Antihypertensives: Heart Failure pharmacology (7:29)
Simple Nursing. (2012, October 24). Antihypertensives: Heart Failure pharmacology [Video]. YouTube. Antihypertensives: Heart Failure pharmacologyLinks to an external site. https://youtu.be/0LkvuZN9TXA

Online Materials & Resources

  1. Lee, G., & Campbell-Cole, C. (2014). Recognizing and managing atrial fibrillation in the community. British Journal of Community Nursing, 19(9), 422-426. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2014.19.9.422
  2. Angina pectoris treatment & managementLinks to an external site. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/150215-treatment Alaeddini, J. (2020, July 24). Angina pectoris treatment & management: Medical care, surgical care, prevention. Diseases & Conditions – Medscape Reference. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/150215-treatment
  3. Smith, S. (2013). Safe administration of intravenous iron therapy. Nursing Standard, 27(31), 45-48.

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