Hypertensive Agents

Contact Hours: 2

Pharmacology Hours: 2

Author(s):

Amanda Marten MSN, FNP-C

Course Overview

In this course on Hypertensive Agents, nurses will understand the latest research on medications to treat hypertension, the pharmacokinetics of these medications, and considerations for prescribers.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Medication Overview
  3. Diuretics
  4. Beta-Blockers
  5. Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  6. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
  7. Calcium Channel blockers
  8. Selective Alpha-1 Blockers
  9. Alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
  10. Vasodilators
  11. Considerations for Prescribers
  12. Upcoming Research
  13. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Identify the hypertension treatment clinical practice guidelines.
  2. Differentiate between the classes of antihypertensives and their mechanism of action.
  3. Describe common side effects and contraindications for specific antihypertensive medications.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.