CV - nitrates Flashcards by jessica quintos | Brainscape

Q

organic nitrate drugs

A

nitroglycerin [NTG]
-SL pill, patch, paste, spray

isosorbide
-PO pill

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nitroglycerin + isosorbide [nitrates]

MOA

A

dilates veins + decrease venous returns to right side of heart

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Q

nitroglycerin + isosorbide [nitrates]

Tx

A

angina
prevents or reduces coronary artery spasm
reduce cardiac oxygen deman

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Q

nitroglycerin + isosorbide [nitrates]

AE

A

headache
bitter taste
OH
reflex tachycardia
tolerance/tachyphylaxis

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nitroglycerin + isosorbide [nitrates]

CI

A

sildenafil
glaucoma
HTN
hyperthyroidism

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nitroglycerin + isosorbide [nitrates]

RN teaching

A

caution w hot showers, hot days, + dehydration
avoid ETOH
monitor BP + HR
never cut a patch
remove patch at night
must be med free 8-12 hr/day to prevent tolerance

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Q

nitro bid is prescribed in….

A

inches

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