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Week 8 Study Guides: Cardiac Medications and Metabolic Syndrome (complete) Flashcards

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Meds in Nitrates class

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nitroglycerin
isosorbide
hydralazine and nitrates (combined)

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How do meds work for Heart failure?
Vasodilators, loop diuretics, Beta blocks

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Vasodilators- decrease workload
Loop diuretics- Decreae blood volume
Beta blocks- decrease contractions and workload

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Patient education with digoxin? Any specific or key instructions?

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  • take at the same time every day
  • take 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
  • take apical HR before taking: report to provider if less than 60
  • learn signs of digoxin toxicity
    (Nausea, vomiting and vision changes) - cuz when a DIGit goes up your butt you’ll get nausea vomiting and vision changes..

(pulled this from online)

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Meds in class of spironolactone

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  • spironolactone is a mineralcorticoid receptor antagonist
    – AKA aldosterone receptor blocker
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with digoxin? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
Antidote? Check? Monitor? Caution in?

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Antidote: digibind
- always check apical HR and call MD if less than 60
- monitor BUN/Cr and potassium
- rapid onset and absorption
- caution in:
– pregnancy and lactation
– pediatric and geriatric
– renal insufficiency

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Patient education with calcium channel blockers: dihydropyridines? Any specific or key instructions?

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  • do not drink grapefruit juice
  • increase fiber in diet
  • always check HR prior to taking and make sure not less than 60
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Mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics

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  • inhibit reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the distal tubules in the kidneys
  • decrease peripheral resistance
  • decrease preload
  • better for sodium sensitive HTN as in african americans and older adults
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Mechanism of action of digoxin

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  • increases intracellular calcium
  • allows more calcium to enter myocardial cell during depolarization
  • positive ionotropic effect (increase force of contraction)
  • increased renal perfusion with a diuretic effect
    – decrease in renin release
  • slowed conduction through AV node (decrease HR)
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Uses of Beta Blockers

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Used in treatment for heart failure; cause decreased contraction and workload
- hypertension but not first line
- decrease risk of sudden death after MI
- all patients after MI and PCI
- HR reduction in AFib
- palpitations
- heart failure
- migraines
- performance anxiety
- hyperthyroidism

Special uses:
- metoprolol: HR and post MI
- propranolol: social anxiety, headaches

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Uses for digoxin

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indications: heart failure and atrial fibrillation
not first-line treatment

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Explain how diet and exercise break the circle of death

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modify factors to break the cycle
- exercise and diet can break the obesity and insulin resistance portion of the circle of death

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Uses of Alpha Blockers

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not really used in blood pressure control; considered 3rd or 4th line treatment
- “almost work too well”

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Key side effects of digoxin? Any black box warnings?

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Has very narrow therapeutic margin:
- normal: 0.5-2.0
- desired level: 0.8

Digoxin toxicity:
- vision changes, N/V, dizziness
- increased risk of hypokalemia
- can be life-threatening

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Meds in class: Entresto (Sacubitril plus Valsartan)

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Class: angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)

Entresto (sacubitril + valsartan) is the only ARNI

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Mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors

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Prevents the conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
- works by vasodilation and by blocking RAAS/aldosterone
- helps prevent cardiovascular remodeling

Pathophysiology:
- decrease aldosterone production
- inhibit angiotensin 2 production
- decrease vasoconstriction
- interfere with RAAS
- keep vasodilation effects of bradykinin

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Key side effects of ACE inhibitors? Any black box warnings?

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  • generally well tolerated and absorbed
  • hyperkalemia
  • dizziness
  • cough (“ACE cough”)
    – related to kinins and activation of arachidonic pathway and prostaglandin production
    – begins 1-2 weeks of initiation; typically resolves within few days of stopping med
  • angioedema

BLACK BOX WARNING:
- serious fatal abnormalities: not given in pregnancy and caution in childbearing-age women
- esp in 3rd trimester
- contraception very important

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Medications in loop diuretics class

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  • furosemide (Lasix)
  • bumetanide
  • torsemide
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Mechanism of action of ARBs

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  • bind with AG-2 receptors in vascular smooth muscle and adrenal cortex to stop vasoconstriction and aldosterone production
  • blocks AG-2 from binding at receptor sites in brain, kidneys, heart, periphery, and adrenal tissue
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Explain how ACE inhibitors improve endothelial dysfunction

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ACE inhibitors block the converting enzyme - stopping angiotensin 1 from becoming angiotensin 2
- which stops the stimulation of aldosterone secretion
– blocking the increased water and sodium retention
– blocking increased preload
- stops constriction of vascular smooth muscle
– stops increased afterload

inappropriate RAAS activation from increased angiotensin 2 causes endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling (and elevated BP & atherosclerosis) so inhibiting AG2 stops this

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Meds in Beta Blockers class?

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“-lol ending”
- carvedilol
- metoprolol
- bisoprolol
- labetalol
- atenolol

Selective Beta 1:
- metoprolol
- atenolol
- esmolol
- bisoprolol

Non selective:
- propranolol
- carvedilol
- nasolol
- sotalol

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Mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers: dihydropyridines

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  • more vascular selection
  • more of a direct effect on vasodilation and less reduction of calcium
  • no effect on AV contraction; may increase HR due to vasodilation

overall patho of CCBs:
- decrease cardiac workload and myocardial O2 consumption
- inhibits movement of calcium across membranes of myocardial/arterial muscle cells
- alter action potential and block muscle cell contractions
- decrease contractility and slows AV conduction
- relax and dilate arteries

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Uses of ACE inhibitors

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First-line treatment for heart failure and hypertension; decrease the workload of overworked cardiac muscle

Indications:
- HTN
- HF
- DM
- post MI and PCI

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Explain how metformin improves endothelial dysfunction

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Online: Metformin improves endothelial dysfunction primarily by activating the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway, which leads to increased nitric oxide (NO) production, reduced oxidative stress, decreased inflammation, and inhibition of endothelial cell apoptosis
- thereby enhancing vascular function and protecting against damage to the endothelial lining of blood vessels.

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Key side effects of spironolactone? Any black box warnings?

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  • can cause gynecomastia
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Uses of ARBs
first-line treatment of hypertension; when ACE inhibitor cannot be used
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Key side effects of Alpha Blockers? Any black box warnings?
adverse effects are significant - first dose effect! - orthostatic hypotension - vertigo, syncope, dizziness - tachycardia - sexual dysfunction
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Meds in class of calcium channel blockers: dihydropyridines
- amlodipine - felodipine - nifedipine
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What are the characteristics of metabolic syndrome?
- hypertension - obesity (especially apple shape; abdominal fat) - abnormal cholesterol levels (hyperlipidemia) - chronic inflammation - insulin resistance
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Patient education with calcium channel blockers: non-dihydropyridines? Any specific or key instructions?
- increase fiber in diet - always check heart rate before taking and make sure not less than 60 - do not drink grapefruit juice
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Key side effects of loop diuretics? Any black box warnings?
- hyponatremia - **hypokalemia** - hypovolemia - hypomagnesemia - hyperglycemia - ototoxicity
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Explain how HTN and metabolic syndrome lead to the development of coronary artery disease, cerebral vascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease
- LDL deposits cholesterol between layers in the artery wall - inflammatory cells (macrophages) engulf deposited cholesterol - inflammatory resp. -- macrophages become giant foam cells -- a fatty streak develops between layers of artery wall - foam cells continue to expand the core of the plaque -- a fibrous outer cap forms from converted smooth muscle cells and other elements - large unstable plaque within thin fibrous cap and can rupture - a blood clot (thrombus) forms at site of plaque rupture - can lead to blockage and blocked artery starts to die
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Patient education with Beta Blockers? Any specific or key instructions?
- ALWAYS check apical heart rate before taking - NEVER stop abruptly: need to taper off -- SNS will surge and go to an extreme if stopped abruptly
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Key side effects of calcium channel blockers: dihydropyridines? Any black box warnings?
- peripheral edema (common) - headache - flushing - lightheadedness - dizziness - can have increased HR (double check. It should cause decrease) - GI side effects
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Key side effects of nitrates? Any black box warnings?
- when taking: tingles or burns under tongue - headache - dizziness
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with ARBs? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations? Do not give with, monitor what
- do not give with an ACE inhibitor - drug interactions with diltiazem, oral anti-fungals - monitor renal function - some drug interactions related to the cytochrome P450 - can be given with or without foods Labs: creatinine; can increase due to possible decreased GFR; LFTs Vitals: I&Os, BP
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Mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers: non-dihydropyridines
- **negative ionotropic effects (decrease force of contraction)** - slow AV conduction and rate of SA node overall patho of CCBs: - decrease cardiac workload and myocardial O2 consumption - inhibits movement of calcium across membranes of myocardial/arterial muscle cells - alter action potential and block muscle cell contractions - decrease contractility and slows AV conduction - relax and dilate arteries
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with calcium channel blockers: non-dihydropyridines? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
- **always check HR prior to giving; call MD if less than 60** - be aware of conduction issues - avoid use in those with heart failure - avoid grapefruit juice (especially with diltiazem) - check orthostasis no lab monitoring vitals: HR
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Uses of thiazide diuretics
treat hypertension; first-line medication
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Meds in class of ACE inhibitors (A-pril)
end in -pril - lisinopril - enalapril (can be given IV) - ramipril - captopril
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Patient education with Alpha Blockers? Any specific or key instructions?
- let them know about first dose effect and that adverse effects are significant
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take for loop diuretics? Any labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
- monitor potassium level! -- monitor other electrolytes too, but potassium very important - monitor I&Os - monitor blood sugar
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What specific actions does nurse need to take with spironolactone? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
- monitor potassium (can cause hyperkalemia) - monitor LFTs - monitor BUN/Cr - do not give in renal insufficiency
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Patient education with ARBs? Any specific or key instructions?
- avoid during pregnancy - do not take with ACE inhibitor - can take with or without food
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Mechanism of action of nitrates
Actions: - arterial and venous dilator (potent vasodilator) - decreases preload and afterload - increases oxygen demand to heart; decrease myocardial oxygen demand Pharmacokinetics: - very rapidly absorbed - tolerance develops easily; need drug-free period - drug-drug interaction with Sildenafil (viagra)
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Key side effects of Beta Blockers? Any black box warnings?
- hypotension - **bradycardia** (why you check apical HR) - bronchospasm (don't want to give to COPD or asthma pt) - exacerbation of peripheral vascular disease - fatigue - depression - impotence - sleep issues adverse effects: - worsening of HF especially when first started; why you need to start at low dose
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Patient education with Entresto (Sacubitril plus Valsartan)? Any specific or key instructions?
- contraindicated in pregnancy - DO NOT TAKE WITH NSAIDs (NSAIDs vasoconstrict so counteracts)
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Explain how beta blockers improve endothelial dysfunction
Online: Beta-blockers, particularly newer "third-generation" ones like nebivolol and carvedilol, **can improve endothelial dysfunction by enhancing the production of nitric oxide (NO) from endothelial cells**, which helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow, primarily through their antioxidant properties and by modulating the activity of the enzyme endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) - essentially promoting better vascular function beyond just lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
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Meds in ARBs class (angiotensin II receptor blockers)
end in -sartan - losartan - irbesartan - valsartan
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Uses of Entresto (Sacubitril plus Valsartan)
Used for systolic heart failure to improve symptoms and reduce remodeling
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with Beta Blockers? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
- always start at very low doses b/c can make HF worse - **always check apical heart rate** and call MD if less than 60 - caution use in chronic lung disease b/c may increase risk of asthma attacks (blocks B2 receptor) - may mask hypoglycemic episodes so monitor diabetics - caution in those with brady arrhythmias b/c will drop HR - check for orthostasis - make sure patient is given medication even when NPO - assess for side effects Labs: glucose level especially is patient is diabetic; no other major lab concerns Vitals: HR (check apical)
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with ACE inhibitors? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations? Be aware of…
- be aware of renal function and potassium - assess orthostasis - awareness of administration to childbearing women - NO NSAID use - should be taken on empty stomach Labs: potassium, BUN, Cr Vitals: BP
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Patient education with spironolactone? Any specific or key instructions?
- take with meals - avoid taking with: -- ACE inhibitors/ARBs -- heparin -- NSAIDs
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with thiazide diuretics? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
- anyone with allergy to sulfa should not take - should not be given to patients with history of gout - avoid in renal failure - digoxin toxicity - may decrease effect of diabetic medications - lithium toxicity - give early in morning b/c urination Check potassium, glucose, BP, HR
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Uses of calcium channel blockers: non-dihydropyridines | What do they treat
- hypertension - angina - arrhythmias (AFib, SVT) - migraines (verapamil)
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Uses of calcium channel blockers: dihydropyridines | What do they treat
- hypertension - angina - rate control in AFib - SVT - Raynaud's phenomenon
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with nitroglycerine? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
- must stay in original bottle and be protected from light - watch BP before and after giving - always wear gloves when administering (absorbed rapidly) Routes (essentially every route): SL, translingual, transmucosal, OR, OR-SR, IV, topical, transdermal
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with nitrates? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
Very rapidly absobed Tolerance developes easily Must have drug free periods **do not take with sildenafil
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Key side effects of Entresto (Sacubitril plus Valsartan)? Any black box warnings? | Comno med
- angioedema - hypotension - hyperkalemia - renal failure - cough
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Mechanism of action of loop diuretics
Inhibit reabsorption of sodium or chloride at the loop of Henle - decrease workload on heart (less water in body) - decrease pulmonary congestion - decrease preload, stroke volume, cardiac output
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Patient education with ACE inhibitors? Any specific or key instructions?
- do not give to pregnant women! do not take if pregnant, especially if in 3rd trimester - take on an empty stomach - no NSAID use
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Key side effects of calcium channel blockers: non-dihydropyridines? Any black box warnings?
- bradycardia (can really drop) - decreased cardiac output - GI side effects - should not be used in those with heart block
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Meds in Alpha Blockers class
- doxazosin (cardura) - prazosin (minipress)
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Mechanism of action of Beta Blockers
Block the beta-receptors in the sympathetic nervous system, decreasing calcium flow into the myocardial cells, and causing decreased contraction and workload - decreases catecholamine stimulation - decreases myocardial energy demands - reduces remodeling **blocks SNS responses** - decrease HR - decrease BP - decrease muscle contraction - increase blood flow to the kidneys - decrease renin release
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Key side effects of ARBs? Any black box warnings? | angiotensin receptor blocker
- cough (less than an ACEI) - hyperkalemia (less than ACEI) - headaches - dizziness and syncope - GI complaints - xerostomia (dry mouth) - alopecia
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with calcium channel blockers: dihydropyridines? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations? What is important to consider with CCBs | CA-Pines (California pine trees)
- **always check HR prior to giving; call MD if less than 60** - be aware of conduction issues - avoid use in those with heart failure - avoid grapefruit juice - check orthostasis no lab monitoring vitals: HR | Amlodipine Felodipine Nifedipine
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Meds in class of calcium channel blockers: non-dihydropyridines
- verapamil - diltiazem both can be given IV
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Key side effects of thiazide diuretics? Any black box warnings?
- anyone with sulfa allergy should not take - hypokalemia - hyperglycemia (watch w/ diabetics) - can cause exacerbation of gout -- increases uric acid - other electrolyte imbalances (calcium) - orthostasis
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Patient education with nitrates? Any specific or key instructions?
- can 1 every 5 minutes up to 3 taken - pain continues call 911 - DO NOT take with viagra (sildenafil) - must be sitting or lying when taking it - keep medication in original bottle to protect from light
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Patient education for loop diuretics? Any specific or key instructions?
- change position slowly due to potential orthostatic changes - report weight gain of more than three pounds in a day - enjoy potassium-rich foods especially because hypokalemia is a big risk (raisins are great source) (pulled this from online) MONITOR I & O MONITOR POTASSIUM level | Bumentanide furosemide Torsemide
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Uses of nitrates?
prevention and treatment of attacks of angina pectoris and heart failure
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Meds in class with digoxin
Class name: digitalis glycosides - digoxin - deslanoside - mitildigoxin
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Explain how the "circle of death" plays into increasing blood pressure and blood sugar in metabolic syndrome
obesity and high-fat diet coupled with sedentary lifestyle cause buildup of adipose tissue, brought on by macrophages and lymphocytes, and produce low-grade chronic inflammatory state - from obesity and inflammation, cells fail to make effective use of insulin - blood sugar increases - beta cells in pancreas secrete insulin - insulin resistance: insulin is not able to reduce blood sugar -- compensatory insulin fails and person remains hyperglycemic insulin resistance causes: - increased catecholamines - **stimulates sodium reabsorption and increases BP** -- BP can decrease with meds that improve insulin sensitivity - endothelial dysfunction - RAAS and SNS dysfunction - smooth muscle proliferation -> hypertrophy and TOD
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Uses of loop diuretics
Decrease blood volume, which decreases venous return and blood pressure
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with Alpha Blockers? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
- need to monitor patient very closely after giving first dose - avoid use in older adults due to increased sedation and confusion vitals: BP and HR
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Meds in class of thiazide diuretics
- hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - chlorthalidone
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Mechanism of action of spironolactone
blocks the exchange of sodium for potassium in the distal tubules - potassium sparing
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Patient education with thiazide diuretics? Any specific or key instructions? (Lifestyle type of recommendations)
- adherence! - watch diet, exercise - decrease alcohol, stop smoking - avoid NSAIDs which increase BP
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Mechanism of Action of Alpha Blockers
- inhibit alpha synapse at the alpha adrenergic receptors (blocks SNS) - prevent feedback of norepinephrine
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What specific actions does the nurse need to take with Entresto (Sacubitril plus Valsartan)? Labs, vitals, nursing considerations?
idk? monitor potassium, BUN, Cr, BP
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Mechanism of action of Entresto (Sacubitril plus Valsartan)
Increase: - naturetic peptides (like BNP) - bradykinin (vasodilation) - other mediators which increase vasodilation
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Uses of spironolactone
Indications: hypertension and heart failure - used when one drug is not enough to treat symptoms
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Cardiac output
Stroke Volume X HR Normally, 4-8L /min
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Stroke Volume
Cannot directly meausre so we measure cardiac output via: preload, afterload, and contractility
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Preload
At the end of diastole, or when L ventricle is filled/ mitral valve closed. More stretching = more blood which is good. But excessive stretching can lead to heart failure | Preload = stretching
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Normal ejection fraction
55-70% anything below 40% is abnormal
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Meds to check for apical HR
Beta blockers: Carvedilol, metoprolol, bisopropolol DIGOXIN Calcium channel blockers

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