title: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors.
abstract: The angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors are beneficial to hypertensive patients and those experiencing congestive heart failure. These agents appear to have fewer side effects than many other commonly used agents. Nursing interventions include monitoring for individual responses to the drugs and providing adequate education to ensure the patient's compliance with the drug regime.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hartshorn
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brundage
mesh_terms: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors