chapter38 Flashcards
1
Q
cardiotonic and inotropic drugs are mainly used to treat what medical condition
A
improve contraction of heart muscle
2
Q
what does it mean to say a drug has a positive inotropic activity
A
increase in force of contraction
3
Q
what is the difference between left and right ventricle dysfunction
A
left- fluid back up LT ventricle
S/S shortness of breath and moist cough
right- fluid back up previous to RT ventricle
S/S neck vein distention, Perpherial edema weight ^
4
Q
most common cardiotonic drug
A
digoxin
5
Q
before giving cardiotonic drug what should be assessed
A
VS, aus lungs
6
Q
when should cardiotonic drugs be help from admini
A
hypokalemia
levels greater than 2 nanograms
pulse rate below 55
