Which of these medications may have contributed to M.G.s HF? Explain.
4. How do angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, such as enalapril (Vasotec), work to reduce HF? Select all that apply.
a. Cause systemic vasodilation b. Increase cardiac contractility c. Reduce preload and afterload d. Prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II e. Block sympathetic nervous system stimulation to
the heart f. Promote the excretion of sodium and water in the
renal tubules
Case Study Progress After reviewing M.G.’s medications, the cardiologist writes the following medication orders.
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Medication Orders
Enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg PO bid
Carvedilol (Coreg) 3.125 mg PO twice daily
Metformin (Glucophage)
500 mg twice daily
Furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg intravenous push (IVP) now, then 40 mg/day IVP
Potassium chloride (K- Dur)
20 mEq/day PO