Week 2 Nitrates

Question 1

What is the main indication for nitrates?

Answer 1

Anti-angina

Question 2

What is the most common short-acting nitrate?

Answer 2

Sublingual Nitroglycerine

Question 3

All nitrates have ____ in their name

Answer 3

Nitro or Nitrate

Question 4

What is the MOA of nitrates?

Answer 4

Relaxation and dilation of coronary arterial vessels and systemic venous smooth muscle

Question 5

What is the outcome of the dilation of veins from nitrates?

Answer 5

Reduces venous return, decreasing preload, CO, workload, and O2 demand

Question 6

What is the outcome of the dilation of coronary arteries from taking Nitrates?

Answer 6

Improves blood flow to the heart and relieves angina caused by coronary artery vasospasm.

Question 7

What are the most common side effects of nitrates?

Answer 7

• Hypotension
• Tachycardia
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Weakness
• faintness

Question 8

How do nitrates cause headaches?

Answer 8

Dilation of the cerebral vessels causing a mini migraine

Question 9

What is the main nursing consideration r/t nitrate patches?

Answer 9

-Tolerance is common and it is important to remember to remove the patch at night time and reapplied in the morning

Question 10

What is a major contraindication of nitrates?

Answer 10

If a client is taking ED medications as they are a similar type of nitrate and cause an additive effect leading to severe hypotension