Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Intropic Drugs
A
Increase the contractility of the myocardium (heart contracts stronger)
2
Q
Diuretic Drugs
A
Encourage the formation and elimination of urine (monitor for dehydration and fluid and electrolyte imbalance)
3
Q
Inotropic Drug
Generic:
Digoxin
A
Brand:
Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek
4
Q
Inotropic Drug
Generic:
Inamrione lactate
A
Brand:
Inocor
5
Q
Diuretics
Generic:
Furosemide
A
Brand:
Lasix
6
Q
Diuretics
Generic:
Metolazone
A
Brand:
Zaroxolyn
7
Q
Key terms
a-/an
A
abnormal or without
8
Q
Key terms
CVA
A
Cerebro vascular accident
9
Q
Key Terms
h.s.
A
Hour of sleep / at bedtime
10
Q
Key Terms
I.D.
A
Intradermal injection
11
Q
Key Terms
MI
A
Myocardial infraction (heart attack)
12
Q
Key Terms
qhwa
A
Every hour while awake
13
Q
Key Terms
SA node
A
Sinoatrial (natural pacemaker)
14
Q
Key Terms:
AV node
A
Atrioventricular node
15
Q
Key Terms
Stenosis
A
Abnormal narrowing
