Group 1 - Nitroglycerin Flashcards
1
Q
Nitroglycerin
Drug Class?
A
Nitroglycerin
Drug Class:
- Vasodilator
- Antianginal
2
Q
Nitroglycerin
MOA?
A
Nitroglycerin MOA:
- Smooth muscle relaxant acting on vascular, uterine, bronchial, and intestinal smooth muscle
- Decreases preload - reduces workload on the heart by causing blood pooling
- Decreases afterload - arteriolar vasodilation
- Coronary vasodilation increases blood flow to myocardium and decreases myocardial O2 demand
3
Q
Nitroglycerin
Indications?
A
Nitroglycerin Indications:
- Angina
- Myocardial infarction
- Congestive heart failure with pulmonary edema
4
Q
Nitroglycerin
Contraindications?
A
Nitroglycerin
Contraindications:
- Hypotension
- Hypovolemia
- Increased intracranial pressure
5
Q
Nitroglycerin
Adverse Reactions?
A
Nitroglycerin
Adverse Reactions:
- CV: Hypotension, reflex tachycardia, bradycardia
- Headache
6
Q
Nitroglycerin
Adult Dose?
A
Nitroglycerin
Adult Dose:
- 0.4 mg SL (Sublingual) tablet or spray, may repeat up to 3 doses every 5 to 10 minutes as long as systolic BP is greater than 90 mmHg
7
Q
Nitroglycerin
Pediatric Dose?
A
Nitroglycerin
Pediatric Dose:
- None
8
Q
Nitroglycerin
Onset of Action?
A
Nitroglycerin
Onset of Action:
- Seconds
9
Q
Nitroglycerin
Peak Effects?
A
Nitroglycerin
Peak Effects:
- 5 - 10 minutes
10
Q
Nitroglycerin
AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply?
A
Nitroglycerin
AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply:
- 1 bottle of tablets, or 1 spray bottle
