Hypertensive Agents

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Medication Overview 
4. Pharmacokinetics 
   1. Diuretics 
   2. Beta-blockers 
   3. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors 
   4. Angiotensin II receptor blockers 
   5. Calcium Channel Blockers 
   6. Selective Alpha-1 Blockers 
   7. Alpha-2 Receptor Agonists 
   8. Vasodilators  
5. Considerations for Prescribers 
6. Upcoming Research 
7. Conclusion 
8. Final Reflection Questions 

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.

In this course, we will discuss Hypertensive Agents​. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

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 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. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement 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

Accreditations + Approvals

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.