NTG

Question 1

NTG - Class (2)

Answer 1

• Nitrate- Antianginal

Question 2

NTG - Actions (3)

Answer 2

• 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 3

NTG - Indications (4)

Answer 3

• Angina- AMI- Acute HTN- Acute Pulmonary Edema

Question 4

NTG - Contraindications (2)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

NTG - Side Effects (7)

Answer 5

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