cardiac Flashcards
name/class metoprolol
lopressor
beta blocker
name/class lopressor
metoprolol
beta blocker
description
metoprolol
lopressor
metropolol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent that reduces heart rate, cardiac output and BP
indications
metoprolol
lopressor
AMI
contraindictions
metoprolol
lopressor
cardiogenic shock, sinus bradycardia 0.24, asthma/COPD., inferior wall AMI
precautions
metoprolol
lopressor
hypersensitivity, hepatic or renal impairment, CHF, controlled by digitalis and diuretics, AV conduction defects, diabetics or peripheral vascular disease
dosage/route
metoprolol
lopressor
5 mg slow IV q5 min up to 3 doses while watching HR and BP
name/class milrinone
primacor
cardiac inotrope, vasodilator
name/class Primacor
Milrinone
Cardiac inotrope, vasodilator
description
milrinone
primacor
milrinone is related to amirinone and increases the strength of cardiac contraction without increasing rate, increasing cardiac output, without increasing oxygen demand
indications
milrinone
primacor
CHF
pediatric septic shock
name/class aspirin
acetylsalicylic acid(alka seltzer, Bayer, Empirin, St joseph childrens) analgesic, antipyretic, platlett inhibitor, anti inflammatory
name/class acetylsalicylic acid
aspirin(alka seltzer, Bayer, Empirin, St joseph childrens)
analgesic, antipyretic, platlett inhibitor, anti inflammatory
description
aspirin
acetylsalicylic acid
aspirin inhibits agents that cause the production of inflammation, pain and fever. it relieves mild to moderate pain by acting on the peripheral nervous system, lowers body temp in fever, and powerfully inhibits platelet aggregation
indications
aspirin
acetylsalicylic acid
chest pan suggestive of an MI
contraindictions
aspirin
acetylsalicylic acid
hypersensitivity to salicylates
active ulcer disorder
asthma
precautions
aspirin
acetylsalicylic acid
bleeding disorders
dosage/route
aspirin
acetylsalicylic acid
160-324 mg Po (chewable)
name/class nitroglycerin
nitrostat
nitrate
name/class nitrostat
nitroglycerin
nitrate
description
nitroglycerin
nitrostat
nitroglycerin is a rapid smooth muscle relaxant that reduces peripheral vascular resistance, blood pressure, venous return, and cardiac workload
indications
nitroglycerin
nitrostat
chest pain associated with anginia and acute myocardial infarction, and acute pulmonary edema
contraindictions
nitroglycerin
nitrostat
hypersensitivity, tolerance to nitrates, severe anemia, head trauma, hypotension, increased ICP, PT’s taking ED drugs, glaucoma and shock
precautions
nitroglycerin
nitrostat
may induce headache that is sometimes severe. nitroglycerin is light sensitive and will lose potency when exposed to air
dosage/routw
nitroglycerin
nitrostat
1 tablet(0.4 mg) SL. may be repeated 3-5 min up to 3 tablets or 1 inch of topical ointment or 0.4 mg(one spray) SL up to 3 sprays/25 min
name/class diltiazem
cardizem
calcium channel blocker
name/class cardizem
diltiazem
calcium channel blocker
description
diltiazem
cardizem
Diltiazem is a slow calcium channel blocker similiar to verapamil. it dilates coronary and peripheral arteries and arterioles, thus increasing circulation to the heart and reducing peripheral vascular resistance
indications
diltiazem
cardizem
supraventricular tachydysrhythmias( atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and PVST refactory to adenosine) and to increase coronary artery perfusion in anginia