Vasodialtors Flashcards

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Prototype

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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

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Nitrostat Action

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Prevents coronary artery vasospasm and reduces preload and afterload

↓ myocardial o2 demand

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Nursing Considerations

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Treats angina and control BP
Used cautiously in other antihypertensive medications
Can cause orthostatic hypotension.

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4
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Client Education

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Response to chest pain:
      Stop activity and rest
       Place nitro SL to dissolve quickly
       Unrelieved in 5min, call 911
Two more doses in 5min interval

Headache common
Sit/Stand slowly

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