chapter 24 antianginal drugs (lesson 4)

Question 1

what do nitrates produce

Answer 1

vasodilation

relieve pain during angina attacks

Question 2

nitrates MOA

Answer 2

relaxes vascular smooth muscle

decreases preload and after load

Question 3

nitrate ways of admin

Answer 3

sublingual - relieves acute angina attacks (most used)
ointment - prevents angina
extended release - form of prophylaxis
transdermal -angina prevention
IV - emergency

Question 4

nitrates adverse effects

Answer 4

dizziness, headache, weakness, fainting, decrease of BP, cutaneous flushing

Question 5

t/f you should be standing when taking nitrates

Answer 5

F!

sitting and be aware of side effects

Question 6

what drugs should you ask about before giving nitrates

Answer 6

anything related to erectile dysfunction