Nitroglycerin Flashcards
1
Q
Nitroglycerin Trade Name
A
Nitrostat
2
Q
Nitroglycerin Class
A
Nitrate
3
Q
Nitroglycerin Action
A
decreases cardiac preload and afterload
4
Q
Nitroglycerin Indication
A
chest pain, CHF
5
Q
Nitroglycerin Contraindication
A
suspected STEMI, hypotension, recent use of ED meds
6
Q
Nitroglycerin Dose/Route
A
0.4mg q 5 min 1.2mg max SL 0.5-1.0inch transdermal
7
Q
Nitroglycerin Side Effects
A
headache, dizziness, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension
8
Q
Nitroglycerin Other
A
Monitor BP closely
