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Vasodilators Flashcards

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Vasodilators

Drug Names

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Hydralazine
Minoxidil
Nitroprusside

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Indications

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Severe HTN

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Mechanism of Action

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Acts directly on vascular smooth muscle to cause vasodilation, and drop in blood pressure

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Contraindications

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Allergy

Prenancy/lactation

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Adverse Effects

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r/t changes in blood pressure
GI upset
Cyanide toxicity with nitroprusside: pink/cherry red skin, HA, dizziness, tachycardia

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Assessment

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HX: allergy, pregnancy/lactation, impaired kidney function
Physical: skin, perfusion, heart and lung sounds, abdominal exam, vitals, ECH
Labs: renal and hepatic function, blood glucose for diabetics

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