Nitro Flashcards
1
Q
What class is nitro?
A
Antiangial
2
Q
Three cardiovascular effects of taking nitro, and one muscle
A
reduced venous tone (causes pooling of blood in peripheral veins and decreased return to heart,
decreased peripheral resistance,
dilation of coronary arteries
smooth muscle relaxation
3
Q
Indication for nitro
A
chest pain thought to be from cardiac ischemia,
pulmonary edema
4
Q
three side effects of nitro
A
throbbing headache, flushing, dizziness
5
Q
what can nitro cause
A
Profound hypotension, reflex tachycardia, and orthostatic hypotension
6
Q
Nitro may be effective in relieving chest pain caused by
A
esophageal spasm
7
Q
Nitro is contraindicated for.
A
Viagra within 24 and cialis within 48 hours contact OLMC, and BP less than 100
8
Q
Dose for nitro
A
.4 mg every 5 minutes
