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METOLAZONE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 1 hour, peak 2 hours, duration 12–24 hours
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms, slightly decreased absorption
  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • Take in morning to avoid interference with sleep
  • Rx; Preg Cat B
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METOLAZONE: Side Effects

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  • Dizziness, weakness, fatigue
  • Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
  • Rash
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Photosensitivity
  • Headache
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Impotence
  • Muscle cramps
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METOLAZONE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension

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INDAPAMIDE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 1–2 hours, peak 2 hours, duration 36 hours
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms, slightly decreased absorption
  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • Take in morning to avoid interference with sleep
  • Monitor electrolytes
  • Rx; Preg Cat B
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INDAPAMIDE: Side Effects

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  • Headache, dizziness
  • Electrolyte changes
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Muscle cramps
  • Vision disturbances
  • Nausea, diarrhea
  • Rash, pruritus
  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Impotence
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INDAPAMIDE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension

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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 2 hours, peak 4 hours, duration 6–12 hours
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms
  • Take in morning to avoid interference with sleep
  • Hypersensitivity to sulfonamide
  • Monitor electrolytes
  • Rx; Preg Cat B
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE: Side Effects

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  • Hypokalemia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue, weakness
  • Confusion, esp. in elderly
  • Photosensitivity
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Electrolyte changes
  • Renal failure
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Rash, urticaria
  • Erectile dysfunction
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension

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CHLORTHALIDONE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 2 hours, peak 6 hours, duration 24–72 hours
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms
  • Take in the morning to avoid interference with sleep
  • Weigh daily to determine fluid loss; effect of drug may be decreased if used daily
  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • Rx; Preg Cat B
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CHLORTHALIDONE: Side Effects

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  • Aplastic anemia
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
  • Urinary frequency
  • Electrolyte changes
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Photosensitivity
  • Rash
  • Impotence
  • Hypokalemia
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CHLORTHALIDONE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension

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SPIRONOLACTONE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 24–48 hours, peak 48–72 hours
  • Take in the morning to avoid interference with sleep
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms
  • Avoid food high in potassium: oranges, bananas, salt substitutes, dried apricots, dates
  • Weigh daily to determine fluid loss; effect of drug may be decreased if used daily
  • Contact provider if cramps, lethargy, menstrual abnormalities, deepening voice, breast enlargement
  • Avoid potassium supplements
  • Monitor electrolytes
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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SPIRONOLACTONE: Side Effects

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  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Vomiting, diarrhea
  • Bleeding
  • Rash, pruritus
  • Gynecomastia
  • Headache, confusion
  • Impotence
  • Agranulocytosis
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SPIRONOLACTONE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension and of primary hyperaldosteronism

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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE/TRIAMTERENE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 2 hours
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms
  • Take early in the day to prevent nocturia and sleeplessness
  • Diabetes mellitus may become manifest during thiazide treatment
  • May increase BUN and serum creatinine
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE/TRIAMTERENE: Side Effects

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  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Anemia
  • Renal stones
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Muscle cramps
  • Dizziness, headache
  • Photosensitivity
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE/ TRIAMTERENE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension

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TICLOPIDINE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Monitor blood studies in long-term therapy
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms
  • Monitor for signs of cholestasis (jaundice, dark urine, light-colored stools)
  • Avoid all OTC products unless approved by provider
  • Discontinue 10–14 days before surgery
  • Rx; Preg Cat B
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TICLOPIDINE: Side Effects

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  • Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Bleeding
  • Decrease in WBCs
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Nausea
  • GI distress
  • Purpura, rash
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Hypercholesterolemia
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TICLOPIDINE: Puspose

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Prevention of stroke in high-risk patients

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CLOPIDOGREL: Nursing Considerations

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  • Monitor blood studies in long-term therapy
  • Report signs of unusual bruising, bleeding; it may take longer to stop bleeding
  • Discontinue 5 days before elective surgery
  • Take without regard to food
  • Rx
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CLOPIDOGREL: Side Effects

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  • GI bleeding
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, GI discomfort
  • Depression
  • Bleeding, including life-threatening bleeding
  • Rash
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Edema
  • Chest pain
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Hepatic failure
  • URI, bronchospasms
  • Arthralgia
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CLOPIDOGREL: Purpose

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Risk reduction for stroke, MI, peripheral arterial disease in high-risk patients, acute coronary syndrome, TIA, and angina

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FUROSEMIDE: Nursing Considerations

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  • PO: diuresis onset 60 minutes, peak 1–2 hours, duration 6–8 hours
  • IV: diuresis onset 5 minutes, peak 30 minutes, duration 2 hours
  • PO: take with food or milk to prevent GI upset, slightly lessened absorption, tablets may be crushed
  • Take early in the day to prevent nocturia and sleeplessness
  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • Do not give IV faster than 4 mg/min; may cause ototoxicity
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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FUROSEMIDE: Side Effects

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  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Nausea, diarrhea
  • Polyuria
  • Rash, pruritus
  • Muscle spasm
  • Headache, fatigue
  • Ototoxicity
  • Renal failure
  • Electrolyte imbalances
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Photosensitivity
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FUROSEMIDE: Purpose

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Treatment of pulmonary edema, edema in CHF and other conditions, and hypertension

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BUMETANIDE: Nursing Considerations

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  • PO: diuresis onset 30–60 minutes, peak 1–2 hours, duration 3–6 hours
  • IM: diuresis onset 40 minutes, peak 1–2 hours, duration 4–6 hours
  • IV: diuresis onset 5 minutes, peak 15–30 minutes, duration 3–6 hours
  • Weigh daily
  • Do not take at bedtime to prevent nocturia
  • Encourage potassium-containing foods
  • Monitor BUN, CBC, calcium, and uric acid
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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BUMETANIDE: Side Effects

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  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Hypovolemia
  • Ototoxicity
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypotension
  • Chest pain
  • Rash, pruritus
  • Muscle weakness
  • Tinnitus
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Nausea, diarrhea
  • Increased cholesterol levels
  • Hypokalemia
  • Renal failure
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Polyuria
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BUMETANIDE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema in CHF

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DIGOXIN: Nursing Considerations

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  • Check pulse; if less than 60 beats per minute (adult) or 90 beats per minute (infant), hold the med and contact provider
  • PO: with or without food; may crush tablets and mix with food/fluids
  • Do not open, chew, or crush capsule
  • Contact provider if loss of appetite, lower stomach pain, diarrhea, weakness, drowsiness, headache, blurred or yellow vision, rash, depression
  • Eat a sodium-restricted and potassium-rich (bananas, orange juice) diet to keep potassium level normal
  • Avoid OTC meds and herbal meds; many adverse interactions may occur
  • Do not stop product abruptly
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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DIGOXIN: Side Effects

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  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Bradycardia
  • Nausea
  • Atrial tachycardia (in children)
  • Blurred vision
  • Mental disturbances
  • Vomiting
  • Dysrhythmias
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DIGOXIN: Purpose

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Treatment of heart failure and atrial fibrillation

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VERAPAMIL: Nursing Considerations

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  • PO: take before meals, except sustained-release which is to be taken with food
  • Do not open, chew, or crush sustained- or extended-release capsule
  • Teach patient how to take radial pulse and keep record of pulse rate
  • Avoid hazardous activities until stabilized on drug
  • Do not use OTC products or alcohol unless directed by provider; limit caffeine
  • Avoid grapefruit juice
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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VERAPAMIL: Side Effects

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  • Edema
  • Nausea, constipation
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • CHF
  • Dizziness
  • Bruising
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Impotence
  • Nocturia
  • Rash
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VERAPAMIL: Purpose

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treatment of angina, dysrhythmias, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia, and atrial flutter/fibrillation

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NIFEDIPINE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • Take without regard to meals; onset 20 minute, peak 6 hours, duration 6–8 hours
  • PO, extended-release capsule: do not open, chew, or crush
  • Do not use OTC products or alcohol unless directed by provider; limit caffeine
  • Monitor BP when used with beta blockers
  • Do not drink grapefruit juice; stop grapefruit juice at least 3 days prior to initiating nifedipine therapy
  • Protect med from light and store in dry area
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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NIFEDIPINE: Side Effects

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  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Gingival hyperplasia
  • Peripheral edema
  • Palpitations
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Rash
  • Blurred vision
  • Flushing
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Sexual difficulties
  • Cough, fever, chills
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NIFEDIPINE: Purpose

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Treatment of hypertension and angina

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FELODIPINE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Do not adjust dosage at intervals of less than 2 weeks
  • PO: take without regard to meals
  • Do not open, chew, or crush extended-release capsule
  • Do not use OTC products or alcohol unless directed by provider; limit caffeine
  • Avoid grapefruit juice
  • Contact provider if pulse is less than 50 beats per minute
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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FELODIPINE: Side effects

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  • Dysrhythmia
  • Headache
  • Fatigue, dizziness
  • Edema, CHF
  • Flushing
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Increased liver function tests
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Nocturia
  • SOB, wheezing
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FELODIPINE: Purpose

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Treatment of essential hypertension

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METOLAZONE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 1 hour, peak 2 hours, duration 12–24 hours
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms, slightly decreased absorption
  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • Take in morning to avoid interference with sleep
  • Rx; Preg Cat B
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METOLAZONE: Side Effects

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  • Dizziness, weakness, fatigue
  • Nausea, vomiting, anorexia
  • Rash
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Photosensitivity
  • Headache
  • Aplastic anemia
  • Impotence
  • Muscle cramps
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METOLAZONE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension

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INDAPAMIDE: Nursing Considerations

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  • Diuresis onset 1–2 hours, peak 2 hours, duration 36 hours
  • Take with meals or just after to decrease gastric symptoms, slightly decreased absorption
  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • Take in morning to avoid interference with sleep
  • Monitor electrolytes
  • Rx; Preg Cat B
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INDAPAMIDE: Side Effects

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  • Headache, dizziness
  • Electrolyte changes
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Muscle cramps
  • Vision disturbances
  • Nausea, diarrhea
  • Rash, pruritus
  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Impotence
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INDAPAMIDE: Purpose

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Treatment of edema and hypertension

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DILTIAZEM: Nursing Considerations

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  • Monitor blood pressure during dosage adjustments
  • PO: take on an empty stomach with a full glass of water
  • Teach patient how to take radial pulse and keep records of pulse rate; if less than 50 beats per minute, hold dose and notify provider
  • Avoid hazardous activities until stabilized on drug
  • Do not crush, chew, or break
  • Do not stop abruptly
  • Avoid grapefruit juice
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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DILTIAZEM: Side Effects

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  • Edema
  • Nausea, constipation
  • Rash
  • Photosensitivity
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Fatigue, drowsiness
  • Bradycardia, palpitations
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Renal failure
  • Nocturia
  • CHF, dysrhythmias
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DILTIAZEM: Purpose

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Management of angina, vasospasms, hypertension, atrial fibrillation/flutter, and supraventricular tachycardia

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AMLODIPINE: Nursing Considerations

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  • May be taken without regard to meals
  • Consult provider before taking nonprescription cough remedies
  • Check pulse; if less than 50 beats per minute, hold med and contact provider
  • Change positions slowly
  • Avoid grapefruit juice
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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AMLODIPINE: Side Effects

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  • Flushing
  • Headache, fatigue
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Somnolence
  • Peripheral edema
  • Nocturia
  • Sexual difficulties
  • Palpitations, bradycardia
  • Cough, dyspnea
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AMLODIPINE: Purpose

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Treatment of chronic stable angina, hypertension, and variant angina

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PROPRANOLOL: Nursing Considerations

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  • Check pulse; if less than 50 beats per minute, hold the med and contact provider
  • PO: take with full glass of water at the same time each day
  • Do not open, chew, or crush extended-release capsule
  • Do not stop abruptly; taper over 2 weeks; may precipitate life-threatening dysrhythmias
  • Do not use aluminum-containing antacid; may decrease absorption
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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PROPRANOLOL: Side Effects

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  • Weakness, fatigue
  • Hypotension, dizziness
  • Impotence
  • Bronchospasm
  • Bradycardia
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Depression
  • Blurred vision
  • Hyper/hypoglycemia
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Arthralgia
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PROPRANOLOL: Purpose

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Treatment of stable angina, hypertension, supraventricular dysrhythmias, and acute MI; prophylaxis of migraine

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METOPROLOL: Nursing Considerations

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  • Check pulse; if less than 60 beats per minute, hold med and contact provider
  • PO: may be taken with food, take at same time each day
  • XL tablet must be swallowed whole
  • Do not stop abruptly; taper over 2 weeks; may precipitate angina
  • Do not use OTC products (nasal decongestants, cold preparations) unless directed by provider
  • May worsen heart failure
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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METOPROLOL: Side Effects

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  • Bradycardia, palpitations
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Hypotension, dizziness
  • CHF
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Confusion, headache
  • Impotence
  • Bronchospasms
  • Rash, urticaria
  • Hypoglycemia
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METOPROLOL: Purpose

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Treatment of hypertension, acute MI, angina, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy

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CARVEDILOL: Nursing Considerations

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  • PO: take with food
  • Tablet may be crushed or swallowed whole
  • Do not stop abruptly; taper over 1–2 weeks
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
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CARVEDILOL: Side Effects

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  • Dizziness, fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Postural hypotension
  • Impotence
  • Hyperglycemia
  • CHF worsening
  • Paresthesia
  • Bradycardia
  • Peripheral edema
  • Headache, insomnia
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Bronchospasm
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CARVEDILOL: Purpose

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Treatment of hypertension, CHF, LV dysfunction after MI, and cardiomyopathy

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ATENOLOL: Nursing Considerations

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  • Masks signs of hypoglycemia in diabetics
  • Check pulse; if less than 50 beats per minute, hold the med and contact provider
  • PO: take before meals, at bedtime
  • Do not stop abruptly; taper over 2 weeks
  • Limit alcohol, smoking, sodium intake
  • Rx; Preg Cat D
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ATENOLOL: Side Effects

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  • Bradycardia, cold extremities
  • Postural hypotension
  • Bronchospasm in overdose
  • 2nd- or 3rd-degree heart block
  • Cold extremities
  • Insomnia, fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Mental changes
  • Nausea, diarrhea
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Impotence
  • Thrombocytopenia
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ATENOLOL: Purpose

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Treatment of mild to moderate hypertension and MI, prophylaxis of angina

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SIMVASTATIN: Nursing Considerations

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  • Take without regard to food
  • Contact provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; in rare cases can cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure
  • Asian patients should not take niacin while taking simvastatin
  • May require lower dose at initiation of therapy
  • Rx; Preg Cat X
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SIMVASTATIN: Side Effects

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  • Liver dysfunction
  • URI
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Muscle cramps, myalgia
  • Hyperglycemia
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SIMVASTATIN: Purpose

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Reduction of cholesterol, triglyceride, and lipoprotein levels; prophylaxis of MI and stroke

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ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM: Nursing Considerations

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  • Patient should keep tight control of diet during therapy
  • Contact provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; in rare cases can cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure
  • Asian patients may require lower dose at initiation of therapy
  • Take without regard to meals
  • Rx; Preg Cat X
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ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM: Side Effects

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  • Myalgia
  • Constipation, heartburn
  • Abdominal pain
  • Rash, pruritus
  • Nausea
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Muscle cramps, arthralgia
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Kidney failure
  • Liver dysfunction
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ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM: Purpose

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Reduction of cholesterol levels and progression of atherosclerosis, prophylaxis of cardiovascular disease and stroke

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PRAVASTATIN: Nursing Considerations

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  • Take without regard to food
  • Contact provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; in rare cases can cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure
  • Peak 1–1.5 hours
  • Rx; Preg Cat X
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PRAVASTATIN: Side Effects

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  • Abdominal cramps, flatus
  • Heartburn
  • Constipation, diarrhea
  • Headache, dizziness, fatigue
  • Lens opacities
  • Renal failure
  • Muscle cramps
  • Hepatic dysfunction
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PRAVASTATIN: Purpose

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Reduction of cholesterol levels and risk of recurrent MI, treatment of atherosclerosis

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NIACIN: Nursing Considerations

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  • Take with meals to reduce GI upset, can add 325 mg ASA 30 minutes before dose to reduce flushing
  • Flushing will occur several hours after med taken, will decrease over 2 weeks
  • Avoid changing positions (sitting/standing/lying) rapidly
  • May be used in combination with simvastatin or lovastatin
  • OTC, Rx; Preg Cat C
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NIACIN: Side Effects

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  • Headache
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Postural hypotension
  • Myopathy
  • Flushing
  • Pruritus
  • Abnormalities of liver function tests
  • Hyperglycemia
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NIACIN: Purpose

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Treatment of pellagra, hyperlipidemia, and peripheral vascular disease

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LOVASTATIN: Nursing Considerations

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  • Onset 2 weeks, peak 4–6 weeks, duration 6 weeks
  • Take with food, absorption is reduced by 30% on an empty stomach
  • Contact provider if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; in rare cases can cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to kidney failure
  • Avoid grapefruit products
  • Rx; Preg Cat X
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LOVASTATIN: Side Effects

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  • Flatus, constipation
  • Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, GI upset
  • Heartburn
  • Muscle cramps
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Tremor
  • Blurred vision
  • Rash, pruritus
  • Photosensitivity
  • Increased liver function tests
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LOVASTATIN: Purpose

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Reduction of cholesterol levels

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GEMFIBROZIL: Nursing Considerations

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  • Administer 30 minutes before a.m. and p.m. meals
  • Monitor blood glucose, renal/hepatic studies in long-term therapy
  • Avoid alcohol, high-fat diet, smoking, sedentary lifestyle
  • Rx
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GEMFIBROZIL: Side Effects

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  • Fatigue, vertigo
  • Headache
  • Dyspepsia
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Leukopenia
  • Rash, urticaria
  • Taste perversion
  • Myopathy
  • Angioedema
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GEMFIBROZIL: Purpose

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Reduction of cholesterol levels

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FLUVASTATIN: Nursing Considerations

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  • Contact provider immediately if unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; in rare cases, can cause breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure
  • Take without regard to meals
  • Peak response 3–4 weeks
  • Rx; Preg Cat C
86
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FLUVASTATIN: Side Effects

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  • Confusion
  • Urinary pain
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Photosensitivity
  • Abdominal pain, constipation
  • Nausea, diarrhea
  • Arthralgia
  • Thrombocytopenia
87
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CLOPIDOGREL: Nursing Considerations

A
  • Monitor blood studies in long-term therapy
  • Report signs of unusual bruising, bleeding; it may take longer to stop bleeding
  • Discontinue 5 days before elective surgery
  • Take without regard to food
  • Rx
88
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CLOPIDOGREL: Side Effects

A
  • GI bleeding
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, GI discomfort
  • Depression
  • Bleeding, including life-threatening bleeding
  • Rash
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Edema
  • Chest pain
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Hepatic failure
  • URI, bronchospasms
  • Arthralgia
89
Q

CLOPIDOGREL: Purpose

A

Risk reduction for stroke, MI, peripheral arterial disease in high-risk patients, acute coronary syndrome, TIA, and angina

Pharmacology - NCLEX (20 decks)

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