Assessments needed before prescribing HTN meds BP (at least 3), head-toe, Labs (renal fxn & K+) Why are ACE Inhibitors good for diabetics? improves insulin sensitivity and protects the kidneys What creatinine level would cause a change in dosage of ACE Inhibitors? >2.5 What pathological change in heart failure is not addressed by ACE inhibitor? Activation of sympathetic NS - that increases heart rate Drug of choice for older adults with heart failure ACE inhibitors What drug is contraindicated to treat heart failure in pregnancy ACE inhibitors What is used to treat heart failure in pregnancy especially in the late stages Beta Blockers Diabetic and HTN patients should be treated with ACE inhibitors Ray has HTN and before prescribing an ACE inhibitor what is needed to assessed for decreased renal function ACE inhibitors are a good drug of choice for diabetics because they improve insulin sensitivity and renal hemodynamics & reduce the production of angiotensin II Possible signs of angioedema swelling of the tongue or hoarseness