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10 minute topic Cardiovascular medications Flashcards

1
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Nitroglycerin use/function

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stable angina
vasodilator
decreases O2 demand
Can be used in HF

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Nitroglycerin use in variant angina

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prevents or reduces coronary artery spasm and that provides more oxygen to the myocardium itself

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Nitroglycerin cautions

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use cautiously with antihypotensives due to risk of orthostatic hypotension

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IV nitroglycerin

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given to control angina that did not respond to other meds or to keep BP low

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Nitroglycerin PT teaching

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HA is common
Orthostatic hypotension
Flushing is common
Reflex tachycardia
will develop a tolerance (need to have a nitrate free period)
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Nitroglycerin interactions with food

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ETOH causes hypotension

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Instructions for nitrate use

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Chest pain → stop activity & rest →sublingual nitro x3, 5min apart, →unrelieved 911

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Nitroglycerin storage

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Glass container in a dark place, can’t get too warm so not in a pants packet

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9
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metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) & atenolol (Tenomin) category

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Beta blockers

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metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) action

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antidysrhthmic (blocks conduction through SA and AV nodes) and antihyperstensive
Decreases heart rate and contractility therefore it decreases oxygen demand by the myocardium
Blocks renin release

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metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) nursing consideration

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monitor bradycardia and hypotension
Use in caution with HF
Avoid use in PT’s with asthma due to bronchospasm
Can mask hpyoglycemic sx in DM

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12
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streptokinase (Streptase) alteplase (Activase), Reteplase (Retavase) category

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thrombolytics

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13
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thrombolytics action

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these medications dissolve clots that have already formed

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14
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thrombolytics used to tx what

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treat MI (with MI best to give within 6 hours of infarct), DVT, massive pulmonary emboli and ischemic strokes

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thrombolytics nursing considerations

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do not use in active bleeding
monitor PT, aPTT, INR, fibrinogen levels, CBC
Monitor for allergic reaction (urticaria, itching, flushing)

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ASA (salicylic acid), enteric coated is called (Ecotrin), clopidogrel (Plavix) category

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Antiplatelet agents

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17
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Antiplatelet agents use

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Acute MI- Primary
Prevention of reinfarction
Prevention of stroke
Acute coronary syndromes

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Antiplatelet agents nursing considerations

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can cause GI upset
use cautiously in PT’s with ulcers
Tinnitus is possible side effect or indication of toxicity

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19
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Antiplatelet agents teaching

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take with food
report tinnitus
increased bleeding risk

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20
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Eptifibatide (Integrilin) category

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Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors

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Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors use

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prevent the binding of fibrogen, in turn by blocking platelet aggregation. It is used in combination with ASA therapy

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Glycoprotein IIB/IIIA inhibitors nursing consideration

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can cause active bleeding, need to report s/sx of bleeding

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23
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Diuretics use

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reduce preload

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24
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Loop diuretics

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furosemide(Lasix) bumetanide (Bumex) – ↓Na reabsorption ↑K+ excretion

25
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Thiazide diuretics

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hydrocholorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)

26
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K+ sparing diuretics

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spironolactone (Aldactone)
in distal tubule prevent NA reabsorption in exchange for K+
watch for hyperkalemia

27
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K+ outside normal ranges causes what

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too low = muscle weakness, irregular pulse

too high = slow heart

28
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IV lasix rate

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no faster than 20 mg.min

29
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Heparin category

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anticoagulant

30
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Unfractionated heparin

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must be given IV

prevents clots from forming or becoming bigger

31
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Warfarin (coumadin)

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given PO

it must be given 3-5 days in concurrence with Heparin or Lovenox to get to a therapeutic levels

32
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Anticoagulant nursing considerations

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monitor platelets

monitor bleeding, PT & INR

33
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Labs to monitor with heparin

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aPTT for titration of dose, so based on what the PTT is the dose will be titrated to that

34
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Antidote for heparin

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protamine sulfate

made from salmon semen

35
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Warfarin antidote

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vitamin K

36
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Who takes warfarin?

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chronic Afib to < risk of clots being tossed

those with prosthetic heart valves

37
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ACE inhibitors & ARBs function

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afterload reducers, they help heart pump more easily by altering the resistance to contraction

38
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enalapril (Vasoctec) captopril (Capoten) category

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ACE inhibitor

39
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losartan (Cozaar) candesartan (Atacand) category

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ARB

40
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ARB ending

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sartan

41
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ACE ending

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pril

42
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ACE and ARB contraindications

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renal deficiency

43
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ACE and ARB nursing considerations

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monitor BP closest after 1st dose for hypotension

monitor for high K+

44
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digoxin (Lanoxin), dopamine, dobutamine (Dobutrex) milrinone (Primacor) category

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Inotropic Agents

45
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Inotropic Agents function

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Increase the force of myocardial contraction and improve cardiac output

46
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Inotropic Agents used for what?

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HF and also in patients who have dysrhythmias, primarily Afib

47
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dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone administration

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IV only

Will be in ICU, monitor ECG, BP and urine output

48
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PO digoxin considerations

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give at the same time daily
no antacids within 2 hours
regular dig and K+ levels

49
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Signs of digoxin toxicity

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fatigue, muscle weakness, anorexia, confusion, vision changes, halos around lights, problems with night vision

50
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Interaction of digoxin and loop diuretics

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increases the risk of digoxin induced dysrhythmias

51
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Interaction of digoxin and ACE + ARB

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increased risk of hyperkalemia and can decrease therapeutic actions of the digoxin

52
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Verapamil hydrochloride (Calan) amlodipine (Norvasc) diltiazem (Cardizem) category

A

Calcium channel blocker

53
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Verapamil hydrochloride (Calan) amlodipine (Norvasc) diltiazem (Cardizem) function

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alter the movement of Ca+ ions through the cell membrane causing vasodilation and lower BP
Used for angina and dysrhythmias, primarily Afib, Atrial flutter and SVT

54
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Calcium channel blocker cautions

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HF and heart block, and bradycardia

If using Verapamil or Cardizem be careful when using digoxin or beta blockers

55
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Calcium channel blocker education

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can cause constipation
Bradycardia & AV block can occur
avoid grapefruit juice

56
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atorvastatn (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor) lovastatin (Mevacor), Pravastatin sodium (Pravachol), Rosuvastatin (Crestor) category

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Antilipemics - STATINs

57
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Antilipemics - STATINs function

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Lowers LDL levels by suppressing cholesterol synthesis in the liver and increases HDL

58
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Antilipemics - STATINs cautions

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PT’s with liver disease

59
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Antilipemics - STATINs adverse effects

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hepatotoxicity- so we need LFT’s
Myopathy- muscle aches and pain in peripheral extremities
Peripheral neuropathy -tingling in hands and feet

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