Nitroglycerin Flashcards
1
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Abbreviation of Nitroglycerin
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NTG
2
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3 brand names for nitroglycerin
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Nitrogard, nitrobid, nitrostat
3
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2 Classifications of Nitroglycerin
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Antianginal, coronary vasodilator
4
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Anti
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Against
5
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Angina
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Chest pain
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Al
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Pertaining to
7
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Arteries that surround the heart
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Coronary
8
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Relaxes and widens blood vessels
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Vasodilator
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4 uses of Nitroglycerin
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Treatment of angina, CHF, acute MI, prophylaxis for acute anginal attack
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CHF
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Congestive Heart Failure
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MI
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Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
12
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Prophylaxis
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Preventative
13
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4 routes of Nitroglycerin
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PO, SL, IV, transdermal
14
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PO
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By mouth
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Sub
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Under
16
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Lingua
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Tongue
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Al
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Pertaining to
18
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IV
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Intravenous
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Trans
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Across or through
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Deem
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Skin
21
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Generic name
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Nitroglycerin
