GTN Flashcards

1
Q

Drug Class of GTN

A

Vasodilator

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2
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Pharmacology of GTN

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Decreases preload, increase venous capacity

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3
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Metabolism of GTN

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Metabolised by the liver

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4
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Indications of GTN

A

Suspected ACS
Acute cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Autonomic Dysreflexia (BP >160)
Irukandji Syndrome (BP >160)

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5
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Contraindications of GTN

A
Allergy/ADR
Heart Rate <50 >150
Systolic BP <100
Acute CVA
Head Trauma 
Recent vaigra
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6
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Precautions of GTN

A

Suspected inferior AMI
CVD
Hypotension Risk
Intoxication (enhanced GTN)

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7
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Side effects of GTN

A
Dizziness
Hypotension 
Syncope 
Reflex Tachycardia 
Vascular Headaches
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8
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Presentation of GTN

A

Spray- 400microg/dose

Amp- 50mg/10ml

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9
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Routes of Administration for GTN?

A

SUBLING/ IV INF

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10
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Dosage of GTN

A

400microg, 5min no nax

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