GTN Flashcards
1
Q
Drug Class of GTN
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Vasodilator
2
Q
Pharmacology of GTN
A
Decreases preload, increase venous capacity
3
Q
Metabolism of GTN
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Metabolised by the liver
4
Q
Indications of GTN
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Suspected ACS
Acute cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Autonomic Dysreflexia (BP >160)
Irukandji Syndrome (BP >160)
5
Q
Contraindications of GTN
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Allergy/ADR Heart Rate <50 >150 Systolic BP <100 Acute CVA Head Trauma Recent vaigra
6
Q
Precautions of GTN
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Suspected inferior AMI
CVD
Hypotension Risk
Intoxication (enhanced GTN)
7
Q
Side effects of GTN
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Dizziness Hypotension Syncope Reflex Tachycardia Vascular Headaches
8
Q
Presentation of GTN
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Spray- 400microg/dose
Amp- 50mg/10ml
9
Q
Routes of Administration for GTN?
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SUBLING/ IV INF
10
Q
Dosage of GTN
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400microg, 5min no nax