Blood Thinners
This drug is a low molecular weight heparin.
What is Enoxparin (Lovenox)
This drug is the prototype (main drug) for the classification of loop diuretics.
What is furosemide (Lasix).
This drug classification prevents angiotensin II from allowing the kidneys to secrete aldosterone.
What is angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).
This lab test indicates the presence of a blood clot.
What is a d-dimer.
This protein can carry cholesterol to the vessel allowing it to stick to the inner lining of the vessel.
What is low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
These lab(s) values are monitored to determine whether a patient is therapeutic on warfarin (coumadin).
What is PT/INR.
What is thiazide diuretic.
This drug classification prevents angiotensin I from converting to angiotensin II.
What is ACE inhibitor.
This is the normal value for platelets.
What is 150,000 - 400,000.
The nurse should place a hypotensive patient is this position to help increase the blood pressure.
What is supine/dorsal recumbent.
This is the mechanism of action for Clopidogrel (Plavix).
What is antiplatelet properties.
This diuretic medication prevents potassium (K) from being excreted during diuresis.
What is spironolactone (aldactone).
How many nitroglycerin tablets can a patient take when experiencing angina?
What is up to 3 tablets 5 minutes apart.
This is the expected level of INR when the patient is therapeutic on warfarin (coumadin).
What is 2-3.
This assessment technique may indicate the presence of a DVT.
What is Homan's sign.
This is the antidote for Heparin overdose.
What is protamine sulfate.
This is how diuretics help either maintain or decrease blood pressure in patients.
What is decreasing circulating blood volume.
This is the mechanism of action for how beta-adrenergic blockers decrease the workload of the heart and oxygen consumption.
What is decrease the heart rate.
This is the normal level for total cholesterol.
What is less than 200.
What is C-reactive protein (CRP).
This lab value needs to be monitored to determine whether a patient has developed HIT.
What is platelet levels.
This fluid/electrolyte imbalance can occur with taking diuretics.
What is fluid volume deficit and hyponatremia.
A calcium channel blocker (CCB) prevents calcium from moving into the heart cells which in turn can cause a decrease in HR and BP by....
What is decrease the myocardial contractility.
This is the therapeutic level of aPTT when patients are on a heparin drip.
What is 37-70.
This type of ischemia is more likely to lead to an myocardial infarction.
What is unstable angina.