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| Any drug starting with nitro is probably what kind of drug? |
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| What are some side effects of nitrates? |
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Definition
- dizziness
- headache
- hypotension
- tachycardia |
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| What do Nitrates do to the body? |
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Definition
| They cause a systemic vasodilation to the body. |
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| What do beta blockers do to the body? |
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Definition
| They slow the HR and decreases contractility. |
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| What do beta block drugs end in? |
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Definition
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| What kind of drug is contraindicated in pt's with CHF? |
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| What do calcium channel blockers do in the body? |
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Definition
| They reduce the HR and decreases oxygen demand in the body. |
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| What must you check before giving a CCB? |
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Definition
- lung sounds
- apical pulse |
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| What do cardiac glycosides do in the body? |
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Definition
| They increase the force of myocardial contraction. |
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| What kind of med is used to treat CHF and to prevent rapid HR? |
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| Digoxin is what kind of drug? |
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Definition
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| What is a good digoxin level? |
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Definition
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| What serum level sensitizes the heart to the toxic effects of glycosides? |
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Definition
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| When given digoxin if an adult pulse is , 60 and a childs < 100 what should you do? |
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Definition
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| What levels must you know before giving digoxin? |
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Definition
- Sodium
- Potassium
- weight |
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Term
| What foods are high in Potassium? |
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Definition
- spinach
- orange juice
- bananas
- tomato juice
- grape fruit
- raisins
- fig
- prunes |
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| What is an example of an osmotic diuretic and how is it given? |
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Definition
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| What are osmotic diuretic's used to treat? |
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Definition
- anuria
- cerebral edema
- glaucoma |
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| What are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used to treat? |
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Definition
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| What are some examples of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are thiazide diuretics used to treat? |
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Definition
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| What are some examples of thiazide diuretics? |
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Definition
- drugs ending in thiazide
- Hygroton
- Zaroxolyn |
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Term
| What are loop diuretics used to treat? |
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Definition
| Edema when pts become resistant to thiazide diuretic's. |
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Term
| Commonly used loop diuretics? |
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Definition
- Bumex
- Lasix
- ethacrynic acid
- Demedex |
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Term
| What lab value must you watch when giving a loop diuretics? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are potassium sparing diuretics used to treat? |
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Definition
| Edema when combined with thiazides and loop diuretics. |
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Term
| what are some commonly used potassium sparing diuretics? |
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Definition
- Aldactone
- amiloride
- triamterence |
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| What most be monitored when given a diuretic? |
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Definition
- weight and I&O
- edema
- BP
- Pulse
- Lab Values: electrolytes, blood glucose, BUN, serum uric acid |
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Term
| When should oral diuretics be given? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a normal K level? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a normal sodium level? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are S/S of hypokalemia? |
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Definition
- N/V
- muscle pain
- weakness or cramps
- diarrhea
- palpitations |
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Term
| What should pt's avoid while on a diuretic? |
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Definition
- hot weather (hot baths)
- long periods of standing
- alcohol |
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Term
| What are sympathetic (adrenergic) blockers used to treat? |
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Definition
| Used to reduce the hyperactivity of sympathetic nervous system. |
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Term
| what are some common sympathetic blockers? |
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Definition
- clonidine
- guanabenz
- guanfacine
- methyldopa |
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Term
| What is a side effect of conidine but will go away with in 3-4 weeks? |
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Definition
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Term
| Beta- blockers are not good for what kind of pt's? |
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Definition
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Term
| How are vasodilator drugs used? |
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Definition
| relaxes vascular smooth muscles resulting in a lower BP. |
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Term
| What are some common vasodilators? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some common calcium antagonists that vasodilate but also slow HR? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some common calcium antagonist that are just vasodilators? |
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Definition
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| What common calcium antagonist can cause tachycardia? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are calcium antagonist (pine) sensitive to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some common ACE inhibitors? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should you monitor with pt's on anti-hypertensive meds? |
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Definition
- BP and pulse
- weight and I&O
- if systolic <100 question giving the drug
- assess for orthostatic hypertension when first starting med |
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Term
| What anticoagulant dosage is determined on body size? |
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Definition
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Term
| What lab must you monitor with Heparin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the antidote for Heparin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is LMW Heparin used for? |
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Definition
| prevent clots after surgery |
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Term
| What is a common LMW Heparin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What lab must you monitor with Coumadin? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What is the antidote for Coumadin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some common antiplatelts? |
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Definition
- Aspirin
- Persantine
- Plavix
- Ticlid
- Trental |
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Term
| What kind of food should pt's on anticoagulants avoid? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some hypolipidemic drugs? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some cholesterol absorption inhibitors? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should you monitor for hypolipidemic drugs? |
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Definition
- serum cholesterol <200
- serum triglyceride <150
- liver function 5-50
- muscle tenderness
- CK 60-400 |
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Term
| What is a normal LDL level? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a normal HDL level? |
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Definition
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Term
| What should lovastatin be taken with? |
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Definition
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Term
| When should simvastatin be taken? |
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Definition
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Term
| Tell pt to wear sunscreen to prevent photosensitivity when on? |
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