HESI Medications

captopril (Capoten)
- ACE Inhibitor
- Decreased BP and Afterload by preventing vasoconstriction
irbesartan (Avapro)
- Antihypertensive
- Acts by blocking vasoconstrictor effects
- Client is at high risk for injury bc med can cause hypotension and dizziness
clonidine (Catapres)
- Antihypertensive (decreases BP)
- Also a centrally acting analgesic
iosartan (Cozaar)
- For HTN, Heart Failure
- Risk for Hypokalemia

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HESI Medications

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HESI Medication Review

Updated

2011-02-03T01:48:23Z

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