Cardiac Meds Flashcards
Action Ace Inhibitors
Low BP through vasodilation
Undesired effects Ace inhibitors
Cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia
Angioedema
Nursing interventions for ACE
Obtain BP prior
Monitor K
Slow position changes
Action Beta Blockers
Lowers BP and HR, blocks B1, B2
Undesired effects Beta Blocker
Bradycardia, low Blood pressure, Bronchial constriction, Blood sugar masking
Action Calcium Channel blockers
“Pine”
Relaxes smooth muscle, lowers HR and BP
Action Digoxin
Lowers HR
“Deep contraction”
Interventions for Digoxin
Apical pulse, monitor for blood toxicity
Undesired effects Digoxin
Bradycardia, Toxicity
Action Nitroglycerin
Relaxes vascular smooth muscle, decreased cardiac oxygen needs
Undesired effects Nitro
Headaches, hypotension, flushing
Nursing interventions Nitro
Assess BP prior
Teach side affects
Keep dark & dry
Action diuretics
Rid excess water, less work for heart
Undesired effects Diuretic
Hypotension
Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Nursing interventions Diuretic
Assess BP prior
Obtain weight
Monitor fluid volume
