everything cardio Flashcards
What does ACS describe
this is a blanket term that refers to anytime heart is not getting enough O2
common ACS symptoms
-referring o chest, pressure, pain, discomfort, or in epigastrium (upperchest)
-dyspnea
-impending doom
-sudden sweating onset
-bradycardia
-tachycardia
-palpitations
when do you repeat NTG
-get med direction first (i think)
-t exp no relief or only partial relif
-systolic bp remains greater than 90 to 100 systolic
-med direction authorizes another dose of medicaiton
what is the max NTG dosage
3, if they already took up to two, you can give them another one
when do you give NTG
-pt complains of chest pain
-has history of cardiac problems
-has it with em and is prescribed
-systolic bp greater than 90 sys
-med direction authorizes
contraindications for NTG
-hypotension, or below 90 syst
-head injury
-infant orchild
-take max dosage
-recently taken ED meds
some common ed med names
viagra, cialis, levitra,
what does NTG do to body
relaxes blood vessels
decreases workload of heart
side effects: hypotension, headache, pulse rate changes
aspirin indications
-pt complains of chest pain
-pt not allergic
-no history of asthma
-not taking any medications to prevent clotting
-no other contraindications
aspirin contraindications
-unable to swallow
-allergic
-asthma history
-GI ulcer or recent bleeding
known bleeding disorder
aspirin dosage
324 mg, 4x 81 mg chewable
aspirin side effects
nausea
vomitting
heartburn
if allergic–> bronchospasm and wheezing
bleeding
CAD
coronary artery disease,
