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Atenolol (Tenormin)

03.22.2023 - By Jon Haws, RN CCRN AlumnusPlay

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Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name Amlodipine Trade Name Norvasc Indication Hypertension, angina Action Blocks transport of calcium into muscle cells inhibiting excitation and contraction Therapeutic Class Antihypertensive Pharmacologic Class Ca channel blocker Nursing Considerations • May cause gingival hyperplasia • Grapefruit juice may increase drug level • Monitor blood pressure and pulse prior to and during therapy • Monitor intake and output • Assess for signs of CHF • Assess characteristics of angina • Instruct patient of interventions for hypertension and how to take blood pressure

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