ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Lisinopril (other examples enalapril, captopril)
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
ACE inhibitors - HF
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Mechanism of Action Indication

inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme, responsible for converting angiotensin I to angiotensin
II (potent vasoconstrictor);
Causes decrease preload, and work required of the heart.
HTN, HF, Acute MI
Prevent sodium and water resorption by inhibiting aldosterone secretion.
Diuresis results, which decreases preload, or the left ventricular end-volume, and the work of
the heart.

Adverse Effects Contraindications

Hyperkalemia, dry cough, decrease in renal category C in all 1st

function trimester, category D for
2nd and 3rd trimesters
fetal death can occur if used
in the last trimesters

Interactions
caution use of potassium supplements and
potassium sparing diuretics Medication Administration

Nursing interventions

Evaluation of Med. Effectiveness

Client Education

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7