(1) Using a table format, identify the three normal controls of blood pressure and how angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocker(ARBs), calcium channel blockers and vasodilators affect these controls.
(2) There are several classifications of antihypertensive medications used for control of hypertension. Some classification are more commonly used in specific populations. What are the common concerns with the use of specific classifications of antihypertensive across the lifespan
(3) Take one class of medication to control blood pressure: angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blocker(ARBs), calcium channel blockers and vasodilators. Describe the therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, the most common adverse reactions and the important drug-drug interactions for each group.
(4) Construct a wall chart that compares and construct the prototype drugs captopril, losartan, diltiazem and nitroprusside. After the chart is completed , discuss how drugs within each class compare to each other and with drug in other classifications. Describe the similarities and differences among the medications affecting blood pressure.
(5) Select a patient in your clinical setting who is taking medication to control his/her blood pressure. What are the nursing considerations for this patients car? What are the teaching points for this patients on his/her demographic information?
(6) Access the National Heart and Blood Institute of the National Institute of Health and obtain patient teaching information regarding hypertension