Exam 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the minimum vitals for administration of heart meds?
A
100/60 for antihypertensives
60 bpm for beta blockers, etc
2
Q
What are therapeutic levels for digoxing?
A
.5 - 2 ng/ml
3
Q
When administering ACE inhibitors, you must give K sparing diruetics - True / False
A
False!
Do not give ACE inhibitors with K sparing diruetics
4
Q
What are assessments for administration of digoxin?
A
Apical heart rate, rhythm
pain
most recent dose and vision assessment if recent
5
Q
When giving heparin, what labs are you monitoring?
A
PTT
6
Q
What is the antidote for heparin?
A
Protamine Sulfate IV
7
Q
What is the antidote for Coumadin?
A
Vit K
8
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