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Cardiac meds Flashcards

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1
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right side HF symptom

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peripheral edema

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left side HF symptoms

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SOB , dyspnea

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cardiac glycosides examples

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  • Rapid acting Digitalis- Digoxin (Lanoxin)

- Phosphodiesterase inhibitors= milrinone lactate

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4
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digoxin antidote

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immune fab (Digibind)

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cardiac glycosides use and ind

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  • cause cardiac muscle to contract

- Used to treat HF, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter

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dig toxicity SS

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  • anorexia
  • blurred vision, or other vision changes
  • diarrhea- cardiac dysrhythmias, HA
  • N&V
  • Bradycardia P≤60BPM- auscultate HR apical for full minute
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Cardiac glycosides CA

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-HR≤ 60 hold med

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8
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therapeutic digoxin levels

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  • Therapeutic dig blood

0. 2 - 2.0 ng/ml

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9
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dig + diuretics=

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risk for hypokalemia

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antianginals

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  1. nitrates
  2. beta blockers
  3. calcium channel
    blockers
    -treat chest pain
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11
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nitrate action

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generalized vasodilation- emergency

-short & long acting

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nitrate SEs

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  • HA-expected

- AD: HoTN, bradycardia

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short acting SL

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-0.4 mg tablet dissolved under tong

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nitrate transdermal patch

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  • lasts 24 hours but takes 30 -60 min for effects

- Nitro-Bid-only effective for 6-8 hours -needs to be applied 3-4 times a day-rotate topical sites

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nitrate PT

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  • do not stop abruptly -taper dose over weeks to avoid rebound angina and reflex tachycardia- may also make HF worse
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16
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beta blocker antianginal effect

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effects of the SNS by blocking catecholamine(s)= HR and BP

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antianginal nursing process

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  • obtain baseline VS-apical pulse
  • watch for bradycardia pulse < 60
  • watch for HoTN < 100/60
  • position PT lying down or sitting when taking nitrate med for 1st time
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Antidysrhythmics

NI

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-Baseline BP -Pulse and EKG results- always know BP and P before giving any cardiac medication

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Antidysrhythmics PT

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-advise PT to avoid alcohol (HoTN), caffeine ( decrease catecholamine levels), and tobacco (promotes vasoconstriction)

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20
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Antidysrhythmics sodium channel blockers action

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-controls PVC and treats ventricular dysrhythmias

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Antidysrhythmics beta blockers

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  • decrease contraction velocity, automatically, and recovery time of heart contraction.
    Indications: treat angina & HTN, treat ventricular issues
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diuretics nursing process

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  • obtain drug, herbal, medical history

- assess VS, serum electrolytes, weight, and UO for baseline levels

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23
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thiazide ex.

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  • Chlorothiazide (Diuril)

- Hydrochloro-thiazide (HCTZ)-may be combined with other CV meds

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24
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thiazide contraind.

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PT with renal failure risk of oliguria

25
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oliguria

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abnormally low amounts of urine

26
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Loop (High ceiling Diuretics)

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-furosemide (Lasix)
-bumetanide (Bumex)
(never combine other loop diruretics)

27
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Loop action/Ind

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  • Na and H2O are lost with potassium, Mg, Ca.

- effective on HF

28
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Loop NI

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  • very potent and quick acting- risk of SE

- K+-wasting medications- foods on K+

29
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Loop SE

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  • hypokalemia
  • OH
  • hypovolemia
  • ototoxicity in higher doses
  • dig+loop= dig toxicity can result
30
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osmotic diuretics ex and use

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Mannitol- potent osmotic K+-wasting Dtc

- used in ICP and IOP emergency situation - acute

31
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osmotic diuretics ind

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-used to prevent acute kidney failure (oliguria), decrease intra-cranial pressure (ICP), and decrease intraocular pressure (IOP) in glaucoma

32
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carbonic anhydrase caution and ind

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  • Prolonged use may result in metabolic acidosis

- Indication: used to treat open-angle (chronic) glaucoma only

33
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potassium sparing diuretics

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  • spironolactone (Aldactone)- HR more regular/ help with chronic HF
  • triameterine (Dyrenium)-useful in the treatment of HF, edema, or cirrhosis
  • amiloride (Midamor)- antihypertensive
34
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potassium sparing diuretics action

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promote Na and H2O excretion with K+ retention

35
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normal urinary output

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Normal UO should be 30 ml per hour (30mlX24)= 720 ml per day

36
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potassium sparing diuretics SE

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  • Hyperkalemia- be careful when giving to PTs with poor renal function as kidney excretes 80-90% of K+
37
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diuretic action as antihypertensives

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  • thiazide - treat mild HTN

- loop diuretic- used in PT with renal insufficiency because they do not prevent blood flow

38
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CA and PT for all antihypertensives

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Critical Assessments: BP ≤ 100/60 and pulse ≤ 60

-impotence is expected- counsel male clients to talk to their physician

39
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antihypertensives beta blockers

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Used in BP-Continuous use results in decreased vascular resistance and decreased blood pressure as blood vessels do not have to work as hard. decreased HR, contractibility, and renin release

40
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beta blockers caution

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  • do not stop abruptly- may cause rebound hypertension, reflex tachycardia, angina
41
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report these symptoms to doc

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  • Weight gain of more than 2 pounds in 1 day or 5 lbs within 1 week
  • Edema of the feet or ankles
  • SOB
  • Excessive fatigue or weakness
    Syncope or dizziness
42
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alpha adrenergics ex.

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  • Doxazosin (Cardura)- Used for HTN & BPH
  • Prazosin (Minipress)- used for HTN & PTSD
    Terazosin (Hytrin) -used for HTN & BPH
43
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alpha adrenergics use

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  • blockage of alpha receptors result in vasodilation and decrease BP
  • help maintain the renal blood flow
  • useful in PT with HTN and abnormality
44
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alpha adrenergics SE

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  • OH, dizziness, syncope which may occur with first dose

- nasal congestion

45
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors action

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decrease systemic vascular resistance (afterload), vasodilation-> decrease BP

46
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors SE

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  • dry, nonproductive cough, which reverses when therapy is stopped
  • when given first-dose hypotensive and hyperkalemia may occur
47
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Angiotensin II receptor Blockers use

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-do not cause the chronic dry cough that is present with ACE inhibitors

48
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anticoagulant SE AD

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  • risk of bleeding with dosage- localized or systemic

- can also platelets causing thrombocytopenia

49
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anticoagulant PT

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-importance of regular lab testing long term- 4-6 wks
measures to prevent bruising, bleeding, or tissue injury
avoid foods high on Vit K (tomatoes, dark leafy green vegetables)

50
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heparin action

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turn off coagulation pathway and prevent clot formation

51
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heparin toxicity antidote

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Effects reversed by protamine sulfate - binds to medication

52
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heparin CA

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aPTT, platelets

53
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heparin NI

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-ensure that SC doses are given SC, not IM- 45 degree angle

54
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Warfarin action

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inhibits vit K synthesis by bacteria in intestinal tract-> inhibits clotting factors

55
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warfarin route

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oral only

56
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warfarin therapeutic levels

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Warf Therapeutic levels 2-3.5

57
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antidote for warfarin

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Vitamin K

58
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warfarin NI

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  • may be started while the PT is taking heparin until PT-INR levels indicate adequate anticoagulation
  • full therapeutic effect take several days
  • monitor PT-INR regularly

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