Antiangina Meds Flashcards

1
Q

Stable Angina

A

enough O2 and doesn’t hurt

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2
Q

Unstable angina

A

plaques ruptures
expose collagen
happens at anytime

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3
Q

Prinzmetal angina

A

coronary artery spasm

don’t last very long

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4
Q

Angina meds to know

A

Nitroglycerin = short acting

Isosorbide Mononitrate = long-acing

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5
Q

Common Problems

A

Tolerance
Headache (50% of people)
Orthostatic hypotension
Reflex tachycardia

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6
Q

Nitroglycerin Teachigs

A
Sit or lie down
Place under tongue
Wait 5 minutes
If pain persists, call 911 & take another
Wait 5 minutes
If pain persists, take one last tab.
DONT TAKE MORE THAN 3!!!
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7
Q

Isosorbide Mononitrate teaching

A

Don’t crush! (delayed release)
Only lasts 12 hrs
Must have “nitrate-free interval” (take in AM)
Improves exercise tolerance

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8
Q

What to do if you have a Heart Attack while taking?

A

Morphine
Oxygen
Nitroglycerin
Asprin (chewable)

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9
Q

Remove patches for __ hrs each day

A

12

Always wear gloves

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10
Q

Dont combined/ erectile dysfunction drugs T/F

A

True

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