MED SHEETS Flashcards
What is the generic name for Lanoxin
digoxin
What is the Trade/Brand name for digoxin
Lanoxin
What is the antidote for digoxin
dig immune fab
What therapeutic class is digoxin
Inotropics
What pharmacologic class is digoxin
Glycosides
What is the indication for digoxin
HF
A. Fib
A. Flutter
What drug helps the heart pump more efficiently/effectively
Digoxin
Is digoxin Low or High protein binding
Low
What is the MOA of digoxin
Increase:
Force of heart contractions
Cardiac output
Decrease:
Heart Rate
What does digoxin inhibit
Na+
K+
ATPase
What are the contraindications of digoxin
Low:
K
Mag
High:
Ca
What are the adverse affects of digoxin?
Bradycardia
Arrhythmias
Thrombocytopenia (drop in platelet count)
What are the signs and symptoms of dig toxicity
Visual disturbances (halos)
Bradycardia
Anorexia
Abdominal pain
N/V
What interactions does digoxin have?
High fiber- lowers absorption
Give 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
Black Licorice + Aloe (drops K)
St. John’s wort (lessens drug effects)
What do you assess for when administering digoxin
Serum dig level
Apical Pulse 60 secs (>60)
I & O
Daily weight
What labs do you check for with digoxin
Ca (^)
K (v)
Mag (v)
BUN
Cr
ALT
AST
Albumin
What is the generic name for Lasix
furosemide
What is the Brand/Trade name for furosemide
Lasix
What is the therapeutic class for furosemide
Diuretics
What is the pharmacologic class of furosemide
Loop diuretics
What is the indication of furosemide
Edema (due to HF, liver/kidney disease)
Hypertension
What is the MOA of furosemide
Lower BP
Increase excretion (H2O, Na,Cl, Ca, K, Mag)
Inhibits sodium & chloride reabsorption
Is furosemide Low or High protein binding
HIGH
91-99%
What are the counter indications of furosemide
Diabetes
Low electrolyte
Hypotension (systolic <100)
What are the adverse effects of furosemide
Hypocalcemia
Erythema multiforme
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Hypotension
Aplastic anemia
Hypokalemia
Agranulocytosis
What do you assess for with furosemide
Daily weight
I&O
BP
HR
Skin rash
Turgor
Edema
Lung sounds
What vitals do you check for before administering furosemide
BP (systolic >100)
HR
What labs do you check when administering furosemide
ALT
AST
BUN
Cr
Electrolytes
Albumin
What electrolytes do you check for with furosemide
Na
Cl
Ca
K
Mag
What do we teach a pt taking furosemide
Contact HCP in case of
Rash
Muscle weakness
Cramps
Nausea
Dizziness
Tingling of extremities
Increased urination expectation
Reposition/ move slowly
Take in the AM
What is the Brand/Trade name for enoxaparin
Lovenox
What is the generic name for Lovenox
enoxaparin
What is the therapeutic class for enoxaparin
Anticoagulants