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Wallace
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
06/23/2012

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Term
Adenocard
Definition
Conversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)...if possible, use Valsalva or other vagal maneuvers first.administration.Doesn't convert a- flutter, a-fib, or v-tach to normal sinus rhythm.
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Amiodarone
Definition
labeled amiodarone only for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias, the drug also is used to treat atrial fibrillation.
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Atropine
Definition
Blocks vagal stimulation and increases the heart rate
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Digoxin
Definition
Digoxin (Lanoxin®) is used for treatment of congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Hold the dose if HR is >60
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Epinephrine
Definition
Quickly raises HR and blood pressure. Often the first medication given to treat cardiac arrest/asystole
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Inderal
Definition
May cause bronchial constriction
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Lidocaine
Definition
Used to correct ventricular dysrhythmias
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Lisinopril
Definition
Inhibits the formation of angiotensin II
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Lopressor
Definition
Given for high blood pressure and chest pain
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Nitroglycerine
Definition
Used for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.
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Norvasc
Definition
Used for hypertension and stable chronic angina. Calcium channel blocker
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St. John's Wort
Definition
degrease the absorption of digoxin
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Tambacore
Definition
Treat/prevent irregular heart rhythms that can lead to life-threatening heart rhythms. Antiarrhythmic. It stabilizes the rhythm when the heart is beating too fast or in an irregular rhythm.
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Verapamil
Definition
Relaxes muscles of heart and blood vessels- Indicated for treatment of hypertension and angina.
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Ace Inhibitors
Definition
These meds inhibit angiotension II. Angiotension narrows blood vessels, making the heart work harder. ACE Inhibitors help relax, dilate vessels - easier work for heart to pump blood.
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Beta Blockers
Definition
Beta blockers reduce your blood pressure. Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of the hormone, epinephrine. When you take beta blockers, the heart beats more slowly & w/less force, thereby reducing blood pressure. They help blood vessels open up to improve blood flow.
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Calcium Channel Blockers
Definition
They slow the rate at which calcium passes into the heart muscle and into the vessel walls. This relaxes the vessels. This lets blood flow more easily through them, thereby lowering blood pressure.
Term
Crestor
Definition
A statin drug used to lower total cholesterol and LDL levels
Term
Cordarone
Definition
antiarrhythmic used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Term
Antacids
Definition
Instruct client to space out this medications when taking digoxin.
Term
Anticoagulant
Definition
Usually prescribed when patient has a-fib/flutter due to pooling of blood in the ventricles. Higher risk of clots d/t pooling.
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Retavase
Definition
a thrombolytic used to dissolve a pre-existing clot or thrombus Used to treat acute MI
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Integrilin
Definition
a glycoprotein IIb inhibitor
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Plavix
Definition
Prevents platelet aggregation
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