Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure

Explain how to measure and monitor the quality of care delivered and the outcomes achieved by an Advanced Practice Nurse.
May 21, 2022
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Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure

Briefly describe the therapeutic actions of drugs affecting blood pressure

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

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

2. What important teaching points should be addressed for patients receiving antihypertensive drugs?