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Adults II - cardiac meds
Nitrates
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06/22/2008

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Term
What is the action of a nitrate?
Definition
decrease myocardial o2 demand
Term
Nitrates decrease myocardial o2 demand by:  (4)
Definition

venodilate (decrease preload)

peripherally vasodilate (decrease afterload)

increase myocardial o2 supply

coronary vasodilate

Term
What 2 types of nitrates are avail.?
Definition

long acting

short acting

Term
What are 2 long acting nitrates?
Definition

Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate)

Isordil (isosorbide dinitrate)

Term
What is a short acting nitrate?
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term

Would you HOLD or GIVE nitro when your pt is going to the cath lab?

Definition
Give
Term
In what position would you give nitro?
Definition
sitting or lying
Term
Use caution in a pt with a known ___?___ 
Definition
aortic stenosis
Term
You would anticipate an __?__ and admin. __?__
Definition
H/A.... analgesics
Term
Why would you remove and clean nitro patch before applying another one?
Definition
to prevent OD
Term
When applying a topical nitro, what should you remember to do?
Definition

wear gloves

place in hair free area

rotate area of application

take old patch off before applying new one

Term
Titrate IV nitro to relieve these s/s
Definition

H/A

systolic B/P <90

Term

What are the teaching points that you would inform your pt. of?

Definition

store in a dark place

when open bottle, good for 3 mths

throw away after 90 days

 

Term
What are administration instructions would you give to your pt. regarding nitros?
Definition

1 tab every 5 mins. x 3

if no relief after 2nd dose, call 9-1-1

Term
Nitros are used in what 2 cardiac disorders?
Definition
stable angina and ACS
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