NSG 170 Vascular Module Exercise
Vascular Meds & Nursing Actions
a. What is the medication Classification and how does it relate to the pathophysiology of the
condition (indication for treatment)?
b. Specify the site of action. Think about it…normal vs inhibition.
c. List several significant side effects (S.E.) and Adverse S.E. (life threatening)
d. What steps (Nursing Actions) should the nurse consider before and after administering?(besides
the 5 rights)
e. Name 3 patient teaching points and when pts should call their doctor to report concerns,
symptoms, SE.
f. Specify any other values to monitor, such as labs, vital signs, etc.
** Review https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/ss/slideshow-hypertension-overview
Medication
Generic/trade
name
Diuretics
Furosemide
Bumetanide
Spironolactone
Hydrochlorthiazide
Calcium Chanel
Blockers
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Amlodipine
Nifedipine
Beta Blockers
Metoprolol
Atenolol
Propranolol
Carvedilol
TNCC revised 12/20
Classification Indication Site of Significant Nsg
3 Patient
Action Side
Action teaching
Effects
points
Labs if
indicated
NSG 170 Vascular Module Exercise
Cardiac Glycoside
Digoxin
Antidysrthymic
Amiodarone
ACE Inhibitors
Enalipril
Captopril
Lisinopril
Angiotensin II
Blockers
Losartan
Valsartan
Vasodilators
Apresoline
Nitroglycerine
(Nitrobid,
Nitrostat)
Electrolyte
** Only
Magnesium
sulfate
Alpha agonist
Clonidine
Statins
lovastatin
atorvastatin
simvastatin
ezetimibe
TNCC revised 12/20