Lewis 37 - CAD and ACS Flashcards
MOA/Class
atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
Decreased cholesterol production by the liver
HMG-Co-Enzyme A (HMG-CoA) Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
Tucker 47
Side Effects
atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
Hepatotoxicity, myopathy/rhabdomyolysis, GI upset
Tucker 47
Nursing Considerations
atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
Avoid grapefruit juice
Monitor LFTs
May be most effective when taken at bedtime
Tucker 47
Indications
atorvastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
Hypercholesterolemia
(may be part of stroke or MI prophyaxis regimen)
Tucker 47
MOA/Class
Niacin
Unknown
B Vitamin (B3)
Tucker 47
Side Effects
Niacin
Flushing, pruritis, GI upset
Orthostatic hypotension
Tucker 47
Nursing Considerations
Niacin
Pretreat with ASA or NSAID 30 minutes before niacin to decrease side effects
Tucker 47
Indications
Niacin
Hypercholesterolemia
Tucker 47
MOA/Class
fenofibrate, gemfibrozil
Inhibits synthesis of triglycerides in the liver. Activates enzymes responsible for breaking down cholesterol.
Fibrate/Fibric acid derivative
Tucker 47
Side Effects
fenofibrate, gemfibrozil
GI upset, rash, increased PT, hepatotoxicity, myalgia/rhabdomyolysis
Tucker 47
Nursing Considerations
fenofibrate, gemfibrozil
May increase bleeding risk when used with anticoagulants
Tucker 47
Indications
fenofibrate, gemfibrozil
Hypercholesterolemia
Tucker 47
MOA/Class
cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol
Binds with bile acids (which are high in cholesterol) to be excreted in stool.
*Bile salts are conjugated bile acids which can deposit under the skin when developed in excess causing itching. Decreasing bile acids will decrease formation of bile salts, thus decreasing itching with biliary dysfunction.
Bile acid sequestrant
Tucker 47
Side Effects
cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol
Headache, fatigue, increased bleeding time, rash, constipation, flatulence, nausea
Tucker 47
Nursing Considerations
cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol
Other PO drugs MUST be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after a bile acid sequesterant for proper absorption.
May need to supplement fat soluble vitamins
Tucker 47
Indications
cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol
Hypercholesterolemia, pruritis due to biliary dysfunction
Tucker 47
MOA/Class
ezetimibe
Inhibits cholesterol absorption from the GI tract
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Tucker 47
Side Effects
ezetimibe
GI upset, myalgia, hepatotoxicity
Tucker 47
Nursing Considerations
ezetimibe
Multiple medication interactions. Monitor liver function.
Tucker 47
Indications
ezetimibe
Hypercholesterolemia
Tucker 47
MOA/Class
Aspirin (ASA)
Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandin (pain)
Inhibits platelet aggregation by inhibiting the synthesis of thromboxane A2 and prostacyclin.
Salicylate
Tucker 16
Side Effects
Aspirin (ASA)
GI upset, bleeding, salicylism
Tucker 16
Nursing Considerations
Aspirin (ASA)
Risk for Reye’s syndrome when given to children or with concurrent chicken pox or influenza.
Salicylism manifestations - tinnitus, sweating, headache, dizziness, acidosis. Give activated charcoal and/or bicarbonate.
Dose of 81 mg is typically for antiplatelet activity. May give larger dose for antiplatelet effect in acute situations (i.e., active MI).
Risk for hypersensitivity in patients with asthma and/or nasal polyps.
Tucker 16
Indications
Aspirin (ASA)
Mild-moderate pain/fever
Inflammatory conditions (IBD, RA, etc.)
MI/TIA prevention
Tucker 16
MOA/Class
nitroglycerin (SL tablet/spray, paste, IV)
isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate
Increases coronary blood flow through healthy arteries and decreases cardiac workload through decreased SVR/afterload (through vasodilation)
Nitrate
Tucker 46