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Evaluation of Medication
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Medication Administration

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Medication/Food Interactions
Client Education

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Contraindications

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Adverse Effects

Nursing Interventions

Treatment of hypertension and heart failure

Therapeutic Uses
EXPECTED
PHARMALOGICA
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An agiontensin II receptor antagonist that blocks the angiotensin converting enzyme

(ACE). It inhibits the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 subtype receptors found in
many tissues

MEDICATION Valsartan 20 mg PO
TOPIC DESCRIPTOR Cellulitis
CONTENT

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NAME Shannon Carr

Medication

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