Nitrates Flashcards
1
Q
Nitrates cause exogenous supply of _______ which causes ultimately what result?
A
Nitric oxide
Vasodilation
2
Q
Nitrate Adverse effects consist of?
-What happens with sodium nitroprusside infusions?
A
Circulatory deregulation, causing syncope
Headaches
Tolerance development
Cyanide toxicity after sodium nitroprusside infusion
3
Q
Indications of nitrates?
A
Angina pectoris
Hypertensive crisis
Hypertensive pulmonary edema
4
Q
What’re some contraindications of nitrates?
A
Hypotension
Myocardial infarction with Right vent. Failure
