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Angioedema: Adverse Reaction From Ace-Inhibitors, Jennifer L. Hawkins
Angioedema: Adverse Reaction From Ace-Inhibitors, Jennifer L. Hawkins
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) medications are one of the leading causes of angioedema in the United States, also known as ACEI-RA (Chan & Soliman, 2015). ACEI medications are frequently prescribed to help manage diseases, such as hypertension and congestive heart failure, and include, but are not limited to lisinopril and enalapril, with lisinopril being the most commonly prescribed at this time (Chan & Soliman, 2015). In addition, ACEIs are used to help prevent myocardial infarction, diabetic neuropathy, and a cerebrovascular accident (Chua, Ignaszewski, & Schwenger, 2011). There are several risk factors for developing ACEI-RA, with African-American females being the greatest …
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Symptoms, And Pathophysiology, Brian A. Snyder
Anaphylaxis: Signs, Symptoms, And Pathophysiology, Brian A. Snyder
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Anaphylaxis is an emergent, life-threatening condition and quick provider response is imperative. When a patient has this acute and severe Immunoglobulin E hypersensitivity immune response, the health care provider must be ready to immediately act using an expert level of awareness. This project serves as an overview of this important topic and should cultivate a spirit of inquiry into institutional policies for management, as well as to inspire further research.