Cardiac: Patient Education

Question 1

furoemide

Answer 1

• Have you noticed any changes in hearing?

Question 2

-olol

Answer 2

• pulse doesn’t go too low, too quick
• orthostatic hypotension
• wheezing in lungs (check!!)

Question 3

-pril

Answer 3

Avoid potassium supplements (salt substitutes), watch for hypotension,
CAPTOPRIL (do not take with food)

Question 4

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 4

No grapefruit juice
diltiazem, amlodipine, verapamil

Question 5

digoxin

Answer 5

halo around large lights can be a sign of toxicity, pt should know that their potassium levels should be checked

Question 6

nitroglycerin

Answer 6

Tablets: place tablet under tongue and leave until dissolved
Spray: spray into oral cavity but do not swallow
! Take one tablet/spray every 5 minutes up to three times, after 15 minutes (three doses) if chest pain not relieved call 911 !
Must be stored in a dark container
ONLY good for 6 months
Avoid alcohol
Sit down for administration and have barf bucket ready

Question 7

gemfibrozil

Answer 7

take on an empty stomach

Question 8

-statin

Answer 8

! Administer at night !

Question 9

aspirin

Answer 9

DC 1 week before surgery

Question 10

warfarin

Answer 10

should not be eating leafy greens or other foods containing vitamin K
- 1st 5 days daily draws
- 2 times per week (2 weeks)
- Once a week (2 months)
- Every 2-4 month (life)
- Need draws whenever theres a med change, or if there is a diet change (vegetarian)

Question 11

all anticoagulants

Answer 11

pts should know about
- dangers of bleeding
- wear a med alert bracelet
- avoid prolonged immobility
- elevate legs when sitting
- flowly clothes
- avoid alcohol
- soft tooth brush
- electric razor (less cuts)
- tell all providers
- watch herbal/over counter medication usage
Do not get pregnant or lactate