NTG 23427

Question 0

NTG - Actions (3)

Answer 0

• relaxes vascular smooth muscle leading to marked venodilation which decreases preload, decreasing intramyocardial wall tension and mild to moderate arterial dilation, which decreases afterload, deceased O2 demand in myocardium
• dilates coronary arteries, antagonies vasospasm and increases coronary collateral blood flow to ischemic myocardium
• reduces smooth muscle spasms of GI disorders

Question 1

NTG - Class (2)

Answer 1

• Nitrate

- Antianginal

Question 2

NTG - Indications (4)

Answer 2

• Angina
• AMI
• Acute HTN
• Acute Pulmonary Edema

Question 3

NTG - Contraindications (2)

Answer 3

• Allergy to nitrates
• Hypotension (100> mmHg)
• *SO ED medication (viagra, levitra, cialis) (generic: -afil/-adil)

Question 4

NTG - Side Effects (7)

Answer 4

• HA
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Syncope
• Hypotension
• Reflex tachycardia
• sting upon contact w/ mucus membrane