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Can you become lightheaded or dizzy if you take very hot baths or showers when taking antihypertensive medication?
yes
What Class of high-blood pressure medication does Losartan belong to?
Loasartan belongs to Angiotensin Antagonist class of antihypertensive drugs.
What is an antihypertensive?
An antihypertensive is an agent which prevents or counteracts hypertension.
All of the statements below are appropriate patient education for a patient starting on an antihypertensive EXCEPT?
All of the statements below are appropriate patient education for a patient starting on an antihypertensive EXCEPT: "You can stop taking the medication once your blood pressure is normal." This statement is inappropriate because antihypertensive medications typically need to be taken long-term to maintain blood pressure control, even if the patient feels well or their readings improve. It's important to emphasize adherence to the medication regimen and regular monitoring of blood pressure.
What is the nursing management of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
Pre eclampsia is another name for pregnancy induced hypertension, or high blood pressure. It can be managed by antihypertensive medication.
What does metaprolol do?
antihypertensive
What is clonidine hydrochloride?
Clonidine is a antihypertensive medication used to treat blood pressure.
Are there any interactions with of antihypertensive drugs?
Specific drug references should be consulted, since interactions vary for antihypertensive drugs.
What is the medication supplied for Toprol-XL?
Toprol-XL is a trade name for metoprolol succinate, an antihypertensive beta-blocker. It blocks sympathetic response (fight or flight) in the CNS, reducing BP and cardiac output.
What is tenex used for?
* Tenex is also a brand name for guanfacine, an antihypertensive medication that can be used to control high blood pressure and nervous disorders as in muscle twitches.
What was the first antihypertensive drug and when did it come out?
Hydrochlorithyzide 1956
What is administered to lower high blood presshure?
Antihypertensive
