HF Extra info Flashcards
med for black people with HF
hydralazine with isosorbide dinitrate
take 3-4x/day
hydralazine with isosorbide dinitrate
give IV with continuous monitoring
nesiritide
adherence can be a problem b/c of side effects
beta-adrenergic antagonists
start with a low dose and double every two weeks
beta-adrenergic antagonists
limited to late stage HF b/c safer options
digoxin
narrow safety range of .5-2ng/mL
digoxin
give digoxin immune fab for overdose
digoxin
positive inotrope, suppresses SA node
digoxin
must come to hospital and be monitored while starting
digoxin
sympathomimetics given IV at the hospital
epinephrine and norepinephrine
given IV with continuous ECG monitoring
phosphodieasterase inhibiotr
limited to 72 hour use
dobutamide
pts with HF and HTN
dopamine