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Set 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the class of Nitroglycerin?

A

Vasodilator

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2
Q

What is nitroglycerin used for?

A

ACS

CHF

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3
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What is the dose of nitroglycerin?

A

0.4mg (SL)
q: 5mins
MAX 1.2mg

Check BP between doses.

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4
Q

What are the contraindications for nitroglycerin?

A

Hypersensitivity, hypotension, bradycardia, extreme tachycardia, cerebral hemorrhage, inferior or right sided MI, use of ED drugs within 24hrs.

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5
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What are the side effects/ notes of nitroglycerin?

A

Hypotension, transient headache.

Must have a systolic BP of at least 100 and IV established prior to administration.

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6
Q

What is another name for Furosemide?

A

Lasix

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7
Q

What is the class of Furosemide?

A

Loop diuretic

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8
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What are the actions of Furosemide?

A

Inhibits sodium/ water retention in the loop of henle.

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9
Q

What is furosemide used for?

A

PE

CHF

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10
Q

What is the dose of furosemide?

A

20-80mg SLOW (IV, IO)

Double what they take at home.

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11
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What are the contraindications of furosemide?

A

Hypovolemia
Dehydration
Pregnant pts
Severe electrolyte depletion

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12
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What are the side effects/ notes of furosemide?

A

Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance.

Push too fast can cause tinnitus.

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13
Q

What is the class of Morphine?

A

Opiate analgesic

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14
Q

What is morphine used for?

A

ACS
PE
Pain control

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15
Q

What is the dose of morphine?

A

1-3mg (IV, IO)
PRN, titrate to effect
MAX 10mg

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16
Q

What are the contraindications of morphine?

A

Hypovolemia
Hypotension
Head injury

17
Q

What are the side effects/ notes of morphine?

A

Respiratory depression, hypotension.

Need systolic BP of at least 100 prior to admin.

Respiratory depression reversed with narcan.

18
Q

What is the class of aspirin?

A

Anti-platelet agent

19
Q

What is aspirin used in?

A

ACS

20
Q

What is the dose of aspirin?

A

324mg (PO)

21
Q

What are the contraindications of aspirin?

A

Allergic, ulcers, stroke, hemophilia, GI hemorrhage.

22
Q

What are the side effects of aspirin?

A

GI hemorrhage

23
Q

What is another name for Nitroglycerin?

A

NTG

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