Nitrates Cardiac

Question 1

Vasodilators are the class name for ?

Answer 1

Nitrates

Question 2

Usually end in what suffix or prefix?

Answer 2

-NITRO, -NITRA

Question 3

MOA of Nitrates

Answer 3

Open up the blood vessels to increase blood flow.

Question 4

Must Know Side Effects

Answer 4

H Headache
H Hot Flashes
H Hypotension

Question 5

Routes of Administration

Answer 5

Quick Onset

IV
SL
Buccal
Oral

Slow Onset

Patch
Topical Ointment
SR Released Tablets

Question 6

Therapeutic Uses

Answer 6

TX of Angina and ACS . (Acute Coronary Syndrome)

Question 7

PT education on Nitrates

Answer 7

Avoid drugs ending in -afil
Increased ICP

This can lead to severe Hypotension.

Question 8

PT education for Topical Patch

Answer 8

Remove prior patches before applying new doses
Rotate sites
Place on clean area and hairless
Wear Gloves
Do not rub

Question 9

Storage of Nitrates

Answer 9

Keep medication in original dark glass bottle
Store in cool, dry place.
Keep medication with PT at all times.