Category Archives: Antihypertensive Drugs

If the physician has prescribed an antihypertensive drug to control hypertension, administer the drug, as ordered, and monitor your patient’s blood pressure. During the acute phase of an aortic aneurysm, monitor the patient for rupture, which would cause him to … Continue reading →

Loop Diuretics and Digitalis Toxicity A hypertensive patient taking a loop diuretic has an increased risk of developing electrolyte imbalances, particularly hypokalemia. If your patient also has heart failure and is taking a digitalis glycoside, such as digoxin, and a … Continue reading →