Cardiovascular Pharmacology Flashcards
Atenolol (Black Box Alert)
Trade Name: Tenormin
Classification: B-Blocker; antiHTN, anti antianginal, antiarrhythmic
Common Side/Adverse Effects: HoTN, constipation, dizziness
Black Box Alert: Do not abruptly discontinue, may vause acute tachycardia, HTN, or ischemia
Nursing Interventions: Monitor BP, pulse, and resp. Monitor bowel activity/consistency. Assess for HF
Teaching Points: Don’t abruptly discontinue taking. Change positions slowly. Avoid tasks that require alertness.
Aspirin (high alert)
Trade Names: Bayer, Ascriptin, Bufferin, Durlaza, Ecotrin
Classification: Nonsterioidal salicylate; anti-inflammatory, antipiuretic, anticoagulant
Common Use: mild/mod pain, fever, platelet aggregation
Common side/adverse effects: GI discomfort, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus
Nursing Interventions: Monitor urinary pH for toxicity. Assess for ecchymosis (bruising). Evaluate for therapeutic response.
Teaching Points: Don’t chew/crush/dissolve/divide enteric-coated tabs. Avoid alcohol. Report tinnitus or GI pain/bleeding.
Captopril (Black Box Alert)
Trade Name: Capoten
Classification: ACE-Inhibitor; antiHTN, vasodilator
Common Use: HTN, HF, DM neuropathy
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Rash, taste disturbances, HoTN, dry cough, angioedema
Black Box Warning: May cause injury/death to developing fetus
Nursing Interventions: Assess skin for rash, assist w/ ambulation, discontinue if angioedema occurs
Teaching Points: Change positions slowly, take same time each day, no double dosing if one is missed
Digoxin
Trade Names: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin
Classification: Cardiac gycoside; antiarrhthmic, cardiotonic
Common Use: mild/moderate HF, increase C/O, decrease HR
Common Side/Adverse Effects: dizziness, headache, visual disturbances
Nursing Interventions: Monitor pulse and EKG for bradycardia and dysrhythmias. Monitor toxicity signs (GI disturbances, neuro abnormalities).
Teaching Points: Take pulse, contact HCP if pulse is <60 or >100. Don’t double does if missed one. Inform dentist or other physician of taking digoxin.
Digibind
Generic Name: Digoxin immune fab
Classification: antidote; antibody fragments
Common Use: Antidote for digoxin toxicity
Possible Side/Adverse Effects: fever, hyper/hypo -kalemia, SOB, swelling
Nursing Interventions
Diltiazem
Trade Names: Cardizem, “ CD, “ LA, Cartia XT, Taztia XT, Tiazac
Classification: Ca+ Channel Blocker; antianginal, antiHTN, antiarrhythmic
Common Use: HTN, angina
Common Side/Adverse Effects: peripheral edema, arrhythmias, HF
Nursing Interventions: Assist w/ ambulation, assess for peripheral edema, monitor pulse rate for bradycardia
Teaching points: Change positions slowly. Avoid tasks that require alertness. How to monitor pulse and contact HCP if pulse rate is <50.
Verapamil
Trade Names: Calan, “ SR, “ Isoptin SR, Verelan, “ PM
Classification: Ca+ Channel Blaocker; antiHTN, antianginal, antiarrhythmic
Common Use: HTN, angina, dysrhythmia
Common Side/Adverse Effects: constipation, dizziness, lightheadedness
Nursing Interventions: Monitor BP and EKG. Assess pulse quality/rate/rhythm. Assess for peripheral edema.
Teaching points: Change positions slowly. Report persistent angina. Don’t abruptly discontinue med.
Enalapril
BLACK BOX ALERT
Trade Names: Epaned, Vasotec
Classification: ACE-inhibitor; AntiHTN, vasodilator
Common Use: HTN, CHF, LV dysfunction
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Dry cough, angioedema, ortho/hypo, headache
Black Box Warning: Fetal injury
Nursing Interventions: Assist w/ ambulation. Monitor CBC, BUN, K+, creatinine, and BP. Monitor bowl activity/consistency.
Teaching points: Change positions slowly. skipping or discontinuing drug may result in rebound HTN. Report swelling in face/lips/tongue (angioedema).
Furosemide
BLACK BOX ALERT
Trade Names: Lasix
Classification: Loop diuretic; diuretic
Common Use: Edema fr HF, HTN
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Dehydration. Hypo -Ca+, -K+, -Na+, Mg, -volemia, -Cl. Nausea. Abd cramps.
Black Box Warning: Large amounts can lead to huge increase of diuresis and electrolyte depletion.
Nursing Interventions: Monitor BP/vitals/I&O/weight/electrolytes. Watch for hypokalemia. Monitor signs of hearing loss.
Teaching points: Take in the morning to avoid nocturia. Report any hearing loss. Eat food high in K+.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Trade Names: Microzide
Classification: Sulfonamide derivative; thiazide diuretic, antiHTN
Common Use: HTN, edema, diabetes insipidus
Common Side/Adverse Effects: S/s of ortho/HoTN. Dehydration. Hypo -kalemia, -natremia, -chloremia.
Nursing Interventions: Monitor weight and vitals. Monitor I&O and K+ levels. Monitor s/s of hearing loss.
Teaching points: Take in the morning or early in the day to avoid nocturia. Report any signs of gout. Change positions slowly.
Lidocaine
Trade Names: Lidoderm, Xylocaine
Classification: Amide anesthetic; Class 1B Anti-dysrhythmic, anesthetic.
Common Use: Ventricular dysrhythmias
Common Side/Adverse Effects: HoTN, edema, skin irritation
Nursing Interventions: Monitor EKG nd VS during and after administration for dysrhythmias. Drowsiness indicates high serum lvls of lidocaine. Monitor LOC.
Teaching points: Report dizziness, numbness, double-vision, nausea, difficulty breathing
Lisinopril
BLACK BOX ALERT
Trade Names: Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis
Classification: ACE-inhibitor; antiHTN
Common Use: HTN, HF, MI
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Headache, dizziness, HoTN, dry cough, angioedema
Black Box Warning: May cause fetal injury/mortality.
Nursing Interventions: Assess for edema. Auscultate lungs for rales. Assist w/ ambulation.
Teaching points: Change positions slowly. Report persistent cough, vomiting, swelling in face/lips/tongue (angioedema), diff. breathing. Limit alcohol intake.
Morphine
BLACK BOX ALERT
Trade Names: Duramorph, Embeda, Infumorph, Kadian
Classification: Opioid agonist; opioid analgesic
Common Use: Severe pain, decreases anxiety
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Confusion, sedation, HoTN, constipation, resp depression
Black Box Warning: Addiction, abuse, misuse
Nursing Interventions: Take vitals before and after administration. Watch for decreased resp and BP. Monitor bowel activity/consistency.
Teaching points: Change positions slowly, call for assistance when ambulating. Avoid tasks that require alertness. Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants. Report constipation, urinary retention, and ineffective pain treatment.
Metoprolol
BLACK BOX ALERT
Trade Names: Lopressor, Toprol XL
Classification: Beta blocker; antianginal, antiHTN
Common Use: HTN, angina, HF, MI treatment
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Fatigue, weakness, bradycardia, pulmonary edema
Black Box Warning: Abrupt w/drawal may result in life-threatening arrhythmias, HTN, myocardial ischemia.
Nursing Interventions: Monitor vitals for HoTN, SOB. Assess for s/s of HF. Monitor I&O.
Teaching points: Take BP and pulse before taking med. Change positions slowly. Avoid tasks that require alertness.
Methyldopa
Trade Names: Aldomet
Classification: Centrally acting antiadrenergics; antiHTN
Common Use: HTN
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Headache, muscle weakness, swelling in ankles or feet
Nursing Interventions: Monitor BP
Teaching points: Change positions slowly. Abrupt w/drawal can result in rebound HTN. Do not take with iron supplements – iron blocks absorption.
Metolazone
Trade Names: Zaroxolyn
Classification: Thiazide diuretic; diuretic, antiHTN
Common use: HTN, edema fr HF
Common Side/Adverse Effects: Dizziness, hypokalemia, headache, HoTN
Nursing Interventions: Fall-prevention. Monitor for electrolyte depletion – s/s of hypokalemia and hyponatremia. Monitor I&O and weight.
Teaching points: Change positions slowly. Eat foods high in K+. Caution when exercising – sweating can exaggerate diuretic side effects and cause even more fluid/electrolyte loss.