S1 E4 ACE Inhibitors and ARBs: A Nursing Guide

ACE inhibitors and ARBs — you see them on med lists all the time, but do you really know how they work and what to watch for? In this episode of Clinical Adventurer, we breakdown how these two drug classes target the RAAS to lower blood pressure, reduce afterload, and promote fluid balance. You’ll learn how their mechanisms differ, why ACE inhibitors can trigger that infamous cough and angioedema, and whatnursing actions matter most at the bedside. This is the practical pharmacology you need for safer med administration and better patient teaching.