CAD

Question 1

Category tx options for CAD includes:

Answer 1

nitrates, BB, CCB, and ASA

Question 2

Nitrates include: ___. You must have a how many hr free interval of nitrates?

Answer 2

nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, 12

Question 3

What is the first-line nitrate agent?

Answer 3

sublingual nitroglycerin

Question 4

What are the instructions for taking nitroglycerin?

Can it be used prophylactically before exercising?

Answer 4

take first tablet, wait 5 mins, take 2nd tablet, wait 5 mins, take 3rd table, wait 5 mins. If still no adequate relief, call 911.
Yes

Question 5

What are strict instructions for sublingual nitroglycerin?

Answer 5

Keep in brown bottle, renew supply every 6months, don’t place in warm areas (nitro can evaporate once exposed to air and light)

Question 6

If taking pt off of BB, instruct them to:

Answer 6

limit physical activity, taper over 10-14 days

Question 7

ASA should be administered to all ppl w/at least 1 risk factor for ___. Alternative is ___.

Answer 7

CAD, plavix (clopidogrel)

Question 8

Nitrates and nifedipine can ___ HR.

Answer 8

increase