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Lisinopril Nursing Considerations & Patient Teachings Written by Kathleen Salvador, MSN, RN Reviewed by Maegan Wagner, BSN, RN, CCM Lisinopril
Supplementary Content INTRODUCTION lisinopril (lyse- in -oh-pril) Prinivil, Zestril Classification Therapeutic: antihypertensives Pharmacologic: angiotensin-converting
Antihypertensive drugs affect different areas of blood pressure control so in most cases, these agents are combined for synergistic effect
Find information on Lisinopril (Prinivil, Qbrelis) in Davis’s Drug Guide including dosage, side effects, interactions, nursing implications, mechanism of action, half life
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Slows progression of coronary atherosclerosis
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