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| ACE inhibitors generally end in... |
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| What is the action of an ACE inhibitor? |
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decrease preload and afterload by venodilation decrease overall workload of the heart |
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ACE prevents ventricular remodeling of the __?__ ventricle. |
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| __?__ is recommended for pts with diabetes and left ventricular dysfunction. |
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These are s/s to watch for with a pt on ACE therapy |
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HYPERkalemia pruritic rash cough renal failure |
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| With the first dose of an ACE, what do you to as far as administration? |
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| take B/P before admin and 30 mins. after admin. |
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