Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
5330-OL1
Course Name
Nursing
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan, PhD., DNP, RN, CNP, CNS
Keywords
Angioedema, Edema, Ace-inhibitors, Allergic Disorders
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
The following will discuss the implications of ACE-Inhibitor induced angioedema in relation to advanced nursing practice. The poster will first introduce a brief overview of what angioedema is and how it affects the patient. Along with an overview of ACE-Inhibitor usage and related effect interaction with bradykinin. The poster proceeds with discussion on signs and symptoms and underlying pathophysiology. Then finishes with significance of pathophysiology, treatment, implications of nursing care and concludes with the authors opinion of rapid recognition and treatment.
Recommended Citation
Runyan, Joseph, "Comprehending Angioedema: ACE-Inhibitor Reaction" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 292.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/292
Abstract