ST Thomas University Hypertensive Medications Discussion

Discussion .

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

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

What important teaching points should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs? Online Materials & Resources
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Antihypertensives: Heart Failure pharmacology (7:29)
Simple Nursing. (2012, October 24). Antihypertensives: Heart Failure pharmacology [Video].
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