module 4 unit D&E

Question 1

Drugs for heart failure

Answer 1

Diuretics 
ACE Inhibitors 
ARBs
ARNIs
Digoxin
Ivabradine
Beta blockers

Question 2

Signs of digoxin toxicity

Answer 2

anorexia, nausea, vomiting, visual changes, arrhythmias

Question 3

At risk for digoxin toxicity

Answer 3

low body weight, advanced age, renal impaiment, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, hypomagnesemia

Question 4

Why avoid NSAIDs in heart failure

Answer 4

they cause sodium retention and vasoconstriction

Question 5

Four classes of antiarrhythmic drugs

Answer 5

Sodium channel blockers
Beta blockers
calcium channel blockers
potassium channel blockers

Question 6

widely used potassium channel blocker

Answer 6

Amiodorone (nexterone/pacerone)

Question 7

BBW for amiodorone

Answer 7

risk of thyroid disorders, pulmonary toxicity, hepatotoxicity, arrhythmias

Question 8

adverse effects of amiodorone

Answer 8

blue skin, photo sensitivity, corneal deposits, rare optic neuritis

Question 9

Do not give if patient has had an MI

Answer 9

NSAIDs

Question 10

What pain med should be prescribed for patient who has had an MI

Answer 10

Low dose aspirin, acetaminophen, tramadol, or opioids if necessary

Question 11

Foundation pharmacological treatment for angina

Answer 11

Nitrates

Question 12

Adverse effect of nitroglycerin

Answer 12

Headache, orthostatic hypotension, do not use with ED meds

Question 13

Long acting nitrate

Answer 13

isosorbide mononitrate