week one Flashcards
NCEP want tests for 9-11 y/o…and a repeat between ages of …..and repeat every 5 years for ages……
repeat between ages 18-20 and repeat every 5 years at 20 and older.
if u already have the disease
statins will help
resovustatin CRESTOR
is approaved by fda to reduce CCV events
fibrates
most effective to lower triglyceride levels
fibrates s/e
gi distress, no coumadin, sulfonylureas, gall stones
fibrate Rn interventions
..
antiplatlets are more
prophylactic for chronic stable angina
unstable angina`
due to CAD 911 severe emergent
nitrates main drug for
chest pain…vasodialator
objective s/e for nitrates
pt will become dizzy, do not stand up while taking nitrates
isosorbide is considered a
vasodilator and a nitrate, ORHypoten, reflex tachycardia
reflex tachy cardia
baroreceptors pick up and try to maintian BP. thats why need to lie down.
A/E
HA, OrthostaticHypotension, Reflex Tachycardia
Rx Interactions
Hypotensives, Viagra, BBs,CCBs
411
dont stop abruptly, discontune slowly rebound issue if abrupt.
how long does it take to tolerate
1 day
nitro patch q morning but remove…
at bedtime
if 2 nitro pills are needs and after 5 min pain is still there…
call ems