antianginal nitro Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
nitroglycerin
2
Q
uses
A
-angina
-prevent angina attacks
-acute coronary sydrome
3
Q
action
A
-vasodilator
-decreases BP
-dilates vessels
-decreases vascular resistance
-decrease cardiac workload
-decrease oxygen consumption
4
Q
side effects
A
-headache
-hypotension
-hot flushing of face
-rash
alarming sign
-lack of coordination
-lightheadedness
-pallor
-irritable
5
Q
contraindications
A
-known hypersensitivity
-allergy to adhesive
-head trauma, cerbral hemorrhage
-taking phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors
-severe anemia
6
Q
nursing considerations
A
-do not take with PDE inhibitors or erectile dysfunction meds
-monitor BP
-increased risk for falls
