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Week 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is nitroglycerin?

A

Vasodilator

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2
Q

What is nitroglycerin for?

A

Ischemic chest pain

CHF

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3
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What is the dose for nitroglycerin?

A

0.4 mg. sublingual q 5 minutes

Max - 1.2 mg.

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4
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What are contraindications for nitroglycerin?

A 
Hypotension
Cerebral hemorrhage 
Bradycardia
Extreme tachycardia (HR > 150)
Erectile disfunction drugs in last 24 hours (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra)
Right sided MI
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5
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What are the side effect of nitroglycerin?

A

Can cause hypotension

Transient headache

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6
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What are special notes for nitroglycerin?

A

Must have 100 systolic prior to administration

Must have IV established prior to administration

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7
Q

What is furosemide?

A

Loop diuretic

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8
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What’s another name for furosemide?

A

Lasix

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9
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What does furosemide do?

A

Inhibits sodium and water retention in the loop of henle

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10
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What is furosemide for?

A

Pulmonary edema and chf

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11
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What is the dose of furosemide?

A

20-80 mg slow IV/IO

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12
Q

Contraindications for furosemide?

A

Hypovolemia
dehydration
Severe electrolyte depletion
Pregnancy

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13
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Side effects of furosemide?

A

Dehydration

Electrolyte imbalances

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14
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Special notes for furosemide?

A

Can be ototoxic

Can cause tinnitus if pushed too fast

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15
Q

What is morphine sulfate?

A

Opiate analgesic

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16
Q

What’s morphine sulfate for?

A

Ischemic chest pain
Pulmonary edema
Pain control

17
Q

What’s the dose or morphine sulfate?

A

1-3 mg IV
Repeat titrated PRN
Max 10 mg

18
Q

Contraindications for morphine sulfate?

A

Hypotension
Hypovolemia
Head injury

19
Q

Side effects of morphine sulfate?

A

Respiratory depression

Hypotension

20
Q

Notes for morphine sulfate?

A

Must have 100 systolic prior to administration

Respiratory depression is reversed with narcan upon overdose

21
Q

What class is aspirin?

A

Anti-platelet agent

22
Q

What is aspirin for?

A

Ischemic chest pain

23
Q

What is the dose of aspirin?

A

324 mg PO

24
Q

Contraindications of aspirin?

A

GI Hemorrhage
Hypersensitivity
Having a stroke
Hemophilia

25
Q

Side effects of aspirin?

A

GI Hemorrhage

26
Q

What is another name for nitroglycerin?

A

Nitrostat

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