Course Code: REL-ACU-0-OTHT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the goals of hypertension management and the benefits of fixed-dose combination antihypertensives.
Explain the indications and mechanism of action for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, direct-acting vasodilators, direct-renin inhibitors, and medications used for hypertensive crisis.
Identify adverse effects and dosing titrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, direct-acting vasodilators, direct-renin inhibitors, and medications used for hypertensive crisis.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: HTN Review
Blood Pressure (BP) Categories
Antihypertensives
Section 3: ACEIs
Indications
Mechanisms of Action (MOA)
Adverse Effects
Medications
Section 4: ARBs
Indications
MOA
Adverse Effects
Monitoring
Medications
Section 5: CCBs
Indications
MOA
Adverse Effects
Medications
Special Considerations
Section 6: Direct-Acting Vasodilators
Indications
MOA
Adverse Effects
Dosing
Section 7: Direct-Renin Inhibitors
Indications
MOA
Adverse Effects
Section 8: Antihypertensive Combinations
Indications
FDCs
Two-Drug Combinations
Section 9: Hypertensive Crisis
Overview
Dihydropyridine CCBs
Beta-Blockers
Nitric-Oxide Dependent Vasodilators
Dopamine Agonists
Section 10: Clinical Vignette
A Time of Crisis
Section 11: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: 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.
Subject Matter Expert: Adam Root, PharmD
Adam Root graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2013. Adam has worked in the managed care, medication policy, drug information, and community pharmacy settings and has a background in policy and guideline development, clinical program design, and medication use evaluation. He is currently employed as a Clinical Account Executive at Express Scripts. Adam's primary area of interest is utilizing evidence-based medicine to improve the efficacy, safety, and cost of healthcare.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.