Cardiac Flashcards
1
Q
What are the conditions for ASA?
A
18 years old+, unaltered, able to chew and swallow
2
Q
What are the conditions for nitro?
A
18 years old+, normotensive, 60-159 bpm, unaltered, prior hx or IV in place
3
Q
What are the 4 contraindications for ASA?
A
- Allergy
- Current bleed
- CVA/TBI in the last 48hrs
- If asthmatic
4
Q
What are the contraindications of nitro?
A
- Allergy
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitor use in last 48 hours
- BP drops by ⅓
- 12 lead shows right sided involvement
5
Q
What is the treatment for ASA?
A
PO
160-162mg
1x
6
Q
What is the treatment for nitro?
A
Stemi: YES
SL
0.4mg
5 min intervals
3x
Stemi: NO
SL
0.4mg
5 min intervals
6x
