Antianginal
3 main classes of drugs that treat angina
Nitrates/nitrites
beta-blockers
calcium channel blockers
name a common Class IV drug
Calcium channel blocker, verapamil, diltizam
drugs that prevent clots
anticoagulants
name a drug that encourages red blood cell production
epoeitin alfa (procrit)
epinephrine
What drug is used in emergency situations (Cardiac Life support)
sublingual nitrate
nitroglycerin
drug interactions with digoxin and warfarin
amiodarone
lab monitoring unnecessary
lovenox
Potassium toxicity can be treated or managed with....
kayexalate and or dialysis (in severe cases)
frequently used pre-op; used to treat ventricular asystole
atropine
prophylactic antianginal drug used to treat exertional angina
beta-blocker: atenolol, metropolol, carvedilol
rapid conversion of Afib and Aflutter to normal sinus rhythm
Ibutilide
antidote for heparin
protamine
what drugs do you hold for dialysis
antihypertensives and diuretics
affect hypocalcemia
vitamin D
treats angina, hypertension and cardiac dysrhythmias
Calcium channel blockers
amiodarone
avoid what herbal supplements with warfarin
dong quai, ginkgo, garlic, St. John's worts
which diuretic is contraindicated for patient's with sulfa allergies?
loop diuretics
example of a colloid to treat shocks and burns
Albumin, dextran, hetastarch
How often do you administer nitroglycerin with chest pain?
every 5 minutes
can mask tachycardia in diabetic patients
beta blockers
how long do effects of aspirin last
7 days
A client with renal failure is receiving epoetin alfa to support erythropoiesis. The nurse questions the client about compliance with taking which medication that supports RBC productions?
iron
used primarily in management of hypocalcemia in CRF patients undergoing dialysis
Calcitriol