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1
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Left sided heart failure (CHF):
Pulmonary congestion (symptom)

A

Cough
Crackles
Wheezes
Blood tinged sputum
Tachypnea

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Left sided heart failure (CHF): symptoms

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Restlessness
Confusion
Orthopäde
Tachycardia
Exertional Dyspnea
Fatigue
Cyanosis

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If the Left side of heart has issues: blood may travel where?

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Blood may go into the lungs

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Right sided heart failure (Cor Pulmonale) symptoms

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Fatigue
Increased peripheral venous pressure
Enlarged liver & spleen
Distended jugular veins
Anorexia & complaint of GI distress
Swelling in hands and fingers
Dependent edema
Fluid collection in abdomen

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5
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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin: Action

A

Increase contraction force (+ inotrope)
Decrease HR (- chronotrope)
-low hr increases filling time
Decrease AV Node conductivity (- dromotrope)

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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin: Narrow therapeutic range

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0.5-2.0 ng/mL

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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin daily dosing

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125-500 mcg/day

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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin therapeutics (what does it treat?

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Heart failure
-increases force of contraction
Atrial fibrillation
-reduces heart rate
-prolongs refractory period in AV node

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9
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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin (what plant does digoxin naturally derive from?)

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Foxgloves
-poisonous in large amounts

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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin toxicity levels:

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2.0 ng/mL or higher is toxic

GOAL LEVEL: 0.8- That’s great!

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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin signs of toxicity

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Bradycardia
Confusion & fatigue
Visual halos
Nausea
Anorexia

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N/a

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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin Teaching

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Foods high in K+
Limit salt intake
Signs of toxicity
-bradycardia
-visual halos
- anorexia
-fatigue/weakness
-diarrhea

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14
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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin Nursing implications

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Take apical pulse for 1 minute
-hold if less than 60 (adult)
Monitor K+ levels
Monitor daily weight, I/O, ECG

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15
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2 types of Drugs that lower K+

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Thiazide or loop diuretics
Glucocorticoids (steroids)

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16
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Cardiac Glycosides- Digoxin reversal of overdose/toxicity

A

Digoxin immune fab

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17
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Treatment for Angina

A

Nitroglycerin

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18
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Causes of angina

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Imbalance or deficit of O2 to the heart
-decreased supply
-increased demand

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Angina treatment

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Reduce myocardial O2 demand
Increase myocardial O2 supply

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20
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Factors affecting myocardial oxygen demand

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Increase in:
-HR
-Blood volume (preload) - nitrates
-Blood pressure (after load) - nitrates
-Left ventricular muscle size
-muscle contraction

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21
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Rapid acting nitrates:

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Nitroglycerin (NTG)
-used to treat acute angina attacks (RAPID)

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22
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Nitrate long acting:

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Isosorbide
Nitroglycerin patch (transdermal)
-used to PREVENT angina attack
-blood pressure control

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23
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Nitrate/Nitroglycerin action

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Cause smooth muscle relaxation in veins and arteries to dilate
- What does it decrease?
-blood return (preload)
-peripheral vascular resistance (afterload)
-What does it Increase?
- blood supply to heart muscle

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Nitroglycerin used for

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Symptomatic treatment of angina (stable & unstable)

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25
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Nitroglycerin IV form used for

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BP control in hypertension
Treatment of heart failure
Heart pain
Pulmonary edema associated with acute MI
Hypertensive emergencies

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26
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Nitroglycerin forms

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Sublingual - fast acting
IV - fast acting
Transdermal patch- maintenance

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27
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Teaching associated with oral capsules extended release isosorbide

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Swallow whole
Do not crush or chew
Take in the AM every day
Do not take during acute attack

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28
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Teaching associated with nitroglycerin sublingual tablets

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Do not eat or drink while tab dissolves
Under tongue
Give 1 tab every 5 minutes (only up to 3 tablets)
Kept in original glass bottle or proper carrying device
Store:
-room temp
-out of sun

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29
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Teaching associated with nitroglycerin trans-lingual spray

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1-2 sprays with onset (wait 5 mins)
-up to 3 sprays
Do not allow to freeze
Do not shake container
Do not use near fire or while smoking

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30
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Teaching associated with nitroglycerin transdermal patches

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Non-hairy area of application
Rotate site
Remove patch for 10-12 hours daily (off at night or in AM)
Apply same time every day
Shower with patch is okay
If it falls off replace with fresh

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31
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Nitroglycerin tolerance occurs in patients who

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Take nitrates around the clock or long acting

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32
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Nitroglycerin tolerance prevented by

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Allowing a regular nitrate-free period

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33
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Nitroglycerin IV administration

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Dose 5mcg/min delivered through infusion pump with special tubing
Degrades plastic so must be in glass and have special tubing for administration

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34
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Nitrates/Nitroglycerin adverse effects

A

Headache (gets better with continued use)
Orthostatic hypotension (postural)
Dizziness
Reflex tachycardia
Tolerance development

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35
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Nitrates/Nitroglycerin drug interactions

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Alcohol (hypotension)
Sildenafil (not within 24 hr)
Calcium channel blockers (orthostatic hypotension)

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36
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Nitrates/Nitroglycerin contraindications

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Allergy to nitrates
Anemia
Head trauma
Cerebral hemorrhage
Pregnancy, lactation

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37
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Slidenafil originally developed to treat?

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Hypertension and angina pectoris

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38
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Sildenafil clinical trial findings?

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Little effect on angina
Noted it induces an erection in 30-60 minutes

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39
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Sildenafil approved use

A

ED

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40
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Sildenafil alternate use

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Pulmonary hypertension

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41
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Sildenafil action

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Vasodilation

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42
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Sildenafil Cautions?

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Don’t use with other vasodilators (nitrates and antihypertensives)

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43
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Store nitrates in?

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Cool dark place
Tightly closed container (original container)

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44
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Always keep nitroglycerin accessible

A

Carry container in jacket pocket or purse
NOT CLOSE TO BODY HEAT

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45
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Replace nitroglycerin tablets

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Every 3 months

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46
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Remove the cotton from the medication container because

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Nitroglycerin can be absorbed through the cotton

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47
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Nitroglycerin paste application guideline?

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Do not spread with fingers
Use gloves or applicator

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48
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If 3 tablets taken 5 minutes apart does not relieve angina pain

A

Go to the ER

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49
Q

Anticoagulants prevent:

A

The formation of blood clots (venous)
Expansion of formed thrombus

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50
Q

Anti platelets prevent (cause)

A

Prevent clumping of platelets (aggregation)
Stents (arterial/venous)

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51
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N/A

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52
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Anticoagulants: (venous) examples

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Heparin
Enoxaparin
Warfarin
Apixaban
Rivaroxaban

53
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Atiplatelet (Arterial): Examples

A

Aspirin
Clopidogrel

54
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Parenteral Anticoagulation drug names:

A

Heparin and Enoxaparin

55
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Parenteral anticoagulation action

A

Prevents clotting by inactivating thrombin formation. Inhibits fibrinogen conversion to fibrin.

  • prevents existing clot from getting bigger, does not break down clot. *
56
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Parenteral Anticoagulant therapeutic benefits/treatments

A

Prevents venous thrombosis
DVT treatment
Stroke/Acute MI treatment
DIC treatment

57
Q

Parenteral Anticoagulation pregnancy category?

A

C
-use caution during delivery
-does not cross placental barrier or breast milk

58
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How do you administer Heparin/Enoxaparin?

A

IV or SubQ
-no oral or IM administration

59
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How long is the onset (subQ) of Heparin/ Enoxaparin? What is the half life?

A

20-60 minutes

T 1/2- 90mins

60
Q

Antidote of Heparin/ Enoxaparin?

A

Protamine Sulfate

61
Q

Heparin/ Enoxaparin Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) normal? PTT therapeutic?

A

Normal: 11-15 seconds

Therapeutic: 60-80 seconds

62
Q

Heparin Side effects

A

Hemorrhage
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
-platelet count (monitor)
Hypersensitivity reactions
-small test dose prior to administration of full dose

63
Q

Nursing implications of heparin? What should you monitor?

A

Monitor for hemorrhage
Monitor labs (CBC- RBC & Platelets) (PTT/aPTT) (Guaiac blood in stool)
Implement bleeding precautions (R.A.N.D.I) (Protamine sulfate)

64
Q

The higher the number for PTT the slower it takes the patient to ______?

A

Clot

65
Q

Bleeding precautions- R.A.N.D.I

A

Razor (electric razor only)
Aspirin (NOOOO)
Needles (Small-gauge)
Decrease needle sticks
Injury (protect/avoid)

66
Q

Bleeding precautions- observe for

A

Blood in stool- rectal bleeding
Nosebleeds
Gingival bleeding
Bruising

67
Q

Warning signs of slow clotting:

A

Epistaxis - nosebleeds
Hematuria - blood in urine
Brusing
Dark stool- Melana
Coffee ground emesis

68
Q

Oral anticoagulant

A

Warfarin

69
Q

Oral anticoagulant warfarin action:

A

Antagonize VITAMIN K
Prevents synthesis of:
-clotting factors
-prothrombin

70
Q

Warfarin prevents?

A

Venous thrombosis
Atrial fibrillation thrombus formation
Prosthetic heart valve thrombus formation

71
Q

Warfarin pregnancy category?

A

X!!! DO NOT USE

72
Q

Contraindications with Warfarin?

A

Liver disease
Low platelets
Surgery

73
Q

Oral dosing onset?

A

Greater than 2 days

74
Q

Oral dosing peak?

A

1-3 days

75
Q

Duration of warfarin? Half life?

A

Duration 2.5-5 days

T 1/2 0.5-3 days

76
Q

Warfarin is ________ Protein bound!!!

A

HIGHLY PROTEIN BOUND-

77
Q

Antidote of warfarin?

A

Vitamin K

78
Q

Labs for warfarin productivity?

A

Prothrombin time (PTT)

International Normalized Ration (INR)

79
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International Normalized Ration (INR) Normal range? Therapeutic range?

A

0.8-1.2 (Normal)

1.5-3 (Therapeutic)

80
Q

Other major use of Warfarin???

A

RAT POISION

81
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What is a nursing teaching related to diet for warfarin?

A

Keep vitamin K intake consistent
-supply pt with list of foods high in vitamin K
(Not necessary to avoid totally, just keep a CONSISTENT intake)

82
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What is a nursing teaching related to interactions with warfarin?

A

Highly protein bound medication
OTC/Prescription medications
-(notify prescriber of all meds, OTC, and herbals)
Antibiotics

83
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What is a teaching associated with monitoring INR and warfarin?

A

Weekly INR
- need to schedule weekly INR lab draws

84
Q

What is a teaching associated with RANDI/Bleeding precautions and Warfarin?

A

Use a soft bristled tooth brush
Monitor for signs and symptoms of bleeding (trouble clotting)

85
Q

Foods high in vitamin K? REMEMBER VITAMIN K IS NOT POTASSIUM (K+)

A

Deep leafy greens
Kale
Spinach
Broccoli
Liver

86
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What is PT/INR used to measure?

A

Warfarin therapeutic effects

87
Q

Normal PT is

A

11-12.5 seconds (fibrin clot formation)

88
Q

Therapeutic PT levels

A

1.25-2.5 times control level
-not consistent across labs

89
Q

INR is calculated how?

A

By dividing the patient’s PT by a control (normal) PT

90
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Normal INR range

A

0.9-1.2

91
Q

Therapeutic INR level?

A

2-3

Prosthetic heart valves up to 3.5

92
Q

Most accurate way to measure therapeutic levels of warfarin?

A

INR levels

93
Q

What are the two factor 10a inhibitor names?

A

Apixaban

Rivaroxaban

94
Q

Apixaban half life?

A

12 hours

95
Q

Rivaroxaban half life?

A

5-9 hours

96
Q

Reversal of factor 10a oral anticoagulant?

A

Coagulation factor Xa (10a)

97
Q

Are there any dietary restrictions or monitoring associated with factor 10a inhibitors?

A

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BITCH

98
Q

Factor 10a inhibitor anticoagulation for which conditions?

A

Atrial fibrillation
DVT prevention
not approved for artificial heart valve a/c

99
Q

Anti platelet medication action?

A

Prevents platelets from clumping together by inhibiting enzymes and factors that normally lead to arterial clotting

100
Q

Anti platelets work in which part of the vascular system?

A

Arterioles and arteries

101
Q

Anti platelets are used to prevent?

A

Primarily - myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Prevention of another heart attack after one has occurred
Prevention of stroke
DVT prophylaxis
Post stent placement

102
Q

Anti platelet examples:

A

Aspirin (anti-aggregate)
Clopidogrel

103
Q

Do not use anti platelets if you are over _______ years old.

A

70

104
Q

Anti platelet side effects?

A

GI bleeding/ulcers
Hemorrhagic stroke
Prolonged bleeding

105
Q

Anti platelet interactions with other medications that enhance bleeding are?

A

Heparin
Warfarin
NSAIDs

106
Q

Anti platelet pregnancy category? Which trimester?

A

D (3rd trimester)

107
Q

Do not give anti platelets in thrombocytopenia? Platelets less than?

A

100,000

108
Q

Hold anti platelet 7 days prior to?

A

Surgery

109
Q

Blood lipoproteins

A

Triglycerides
-fats in blood
Total cholesterol
-overview of all subcat.
LDL (bad cholesterol)
HDL (good cholesterol)

110
Q

Triglyceride ideal level

A

<150

111
Q

Total cholesterol ideal level

A

<200

112
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LDL ideal level

A

<100

113
Q

HDL ideal level

A

> 40

114
Q

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors end in?

A

STATIN

(Atorvastatin)

115
Q

Atorvastatin adverse effects

A

Gi upset
Hepatotoxicity
Muscle pain
Muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
Dark urine (rhabdomyolysis)
Cataracts

116
Q

Atorvastatin therapeutics

A

Reduce synthesis- increase elimination
Decrease LDL- Increase HDL
Stabilize plaque, reduce inflammation, thrombus
-3 weeks for therapeutic effect
MI/CAD

117
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Atorvastatin contraindications

A

Liver disease
Grapefruit juice

118
Q

Atorvastatin pregnancy category?

A

X

119
Q

Atorvastatin administration?

A

Take with evening meal or at bedtime

120
Q

Antiarrhythmic used for

A

Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias

121
Q

Antiarrhythmic drug name

A

Amiodarone

122
Q

Amiodarone half life

A

25-110 days

123
Q

Amiodarone adverse effects

A

Pulmonary toxicity (blue tinge in skin color)
Cardio toxicity
Blurred vision
Pregnancy category D

124
Q

What are some teaching & monitoring guidelines for Amiodarone?

A

Liver and thyroid functions
Cardiac rate & rhythm
Pulmonary function
AVOID GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

125
Q

Ferrous sulfate

A

Iron

126
Q

Ferrous sulfate used for

A

Anemia
-replaces iron stores

127
Q

Monitor what labs regarding ferrous sulfate?

A

Hemoglobin

128
Q

Iron side effect

A

Stain teeth (liquid)
Black/dark green stools
Constipation

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