Course Code: REL-ACU-0-AAAHT
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the goals for management of hypertension, including a review of patient assessment.
Identify medications used to treat hypertension, including their mechanism of action.
Recognize adverse effects of antihypertensive medications.
Discuss lifestyle management strategies and patient education important to antihypertensive use.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of HTN
Prevention and Early Detection
The Silent Killer
Atherosclerosis
HTN: Defining the Problem
Goals for HTN Management
Lifestyle Modifications
Initiating Therapy
Section 3: Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics
How They Work
Medications
Adverse Effects
Special Considerations
Drug-Drug Interactions
Patient Education
Section 4: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
How They Work
Clinical Indications
Medications
Adverse Effects
Drug Interactions
Monitoring
Patient Education
Section 5: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
How They Work
Medications
Adverse Effects
Monitoring and Patient Education
Section 6: Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
How They Work
Clinical Indications
Medications
Special Considerations
Contraindications
Adverse Effects
Drug Interactions
Special Considerations
Patient Education
Section 7: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
How They Work
Clinical Indications
Adverse Effects
Medications
Section 8: Loop Diuretics
How They Work
Clinical Indications
Medication
Adverse Effects
Section 9: Alpha-Adrenergic Blocking Agents
Overview
Selective Alpha-1 Blockers
Selective Alpha-2 Blockers
Patient Education
Section 10: Beta-Blockers
Beta-1 and Beta-2 Receptors
Clinical Indications
Dosing
Adverse Effects
Drug Interactions
Special Considerations
Patient Education
Section 11: Clinical Vignette
Meet Leon
Section 12: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.