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Question
1. What classifications of antihypertensive drugs are more commonly used in specific cultures? What are the common concerns with the use of specific classifications of antihypertensives in the older adult?
2. Using a table format, describe the mechanism of action, main side effects and patient teaching points for adrenergic drugs, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors & angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), calcium channel blockers, and vasodilators. You can group AcE's and ARBs together.
3. What is the difference between chronic stable angina and unstable angina,
4. Explain how beta blockers decrease oxygen demand in the heart muscle, What are adverse effect of beta blockers? What should you teach diabetics who have been prescribed beta blockers?
5. What would you teach your angina patient who is prescribed and transdermal patch every morning and Nitroglycerin tabs SL as needed for chest pain. Include how to take the medications, when to call 911, storage and adverse effects.