lisinopril
ACE inhibitorWhat it's for
HTN, HF, post-MI, renal protection
Nursing considerations
- Dry cough is the classic reason people quit — report it, ARBs exist
- Watch potassium — no salt substitutes
- Face/lip/tongue swelling = angioedema, act immediately
Key side effects
📈 Watch
K+, creatinine, BP
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
