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Beta Blockers NCLEX Review Care Plans Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide: Beta Blockers Beta-adrenergic blocking agents, commonly known as beta blockers, are medications used to reduce blood pressure and are often prescribed to treat cardiac problems. They work by blocking the effects of adrenaline, also called epinephrine, which is “the fight …

Hypertension HTN nursing Diagnosis Care Plan Pathology and NCLEX Review Hypertension Blood pressure is the result of the assistance of blood flowing in the arteries and the amount of blood that the heart pumps. High blood pressure occurs when the arteries become narrower and/or the heart pumps more blood. Consistent …

Nursing Diagnosis for Hypertension Nursing Care Plans for HTN Hypertension is a medical condition primarily evidenced by high blood pressure levels. It can also be a symptom of several cardiac, renal, and metabolic disorders. Effective medical and nursing management is necessary to control hypertension. Uncontrolled high blood pressure may cause …

Ace Inhibitors – Pharmacology for Nurses Ace Inhibitors are also known as Angiotensin-converting enzyme is used to treat conditions such as: Hypertension Migraines Coronary artery disease Heart failure (CHF) Heart Attacks (MI) Some Chronic renal failures Diabetes Scleroderma For exam questions on Ace inhibitors, remember that it is used to: …