Medications
"I don't like taking it, it makes me pee too much"
What is Lasix/Furosemide
Online resource to check drug compatibility
What is micromedex
What is first degree heart block
PRN
What is "as needed"
What are beta-blockers
A commonly used medication for a. fib
What is metoprolol
An online resource to use when performing a skill for the first time
Policies and Procedures (OP3)
Symptoms include, chest pain, shortness of breath, fluid overload, cough, pitting edema, cough (generally sounds wet)
What is congestive heart failure
CAD
What is "coronary artery disease"
What are proton pump inhibitors/antacids
Requires PT/INR monitoring
What is Warfarin
When mixing an IV medication and unsure how to dilute and give it, you can check this online resource
IV Drug Manual
Drop in blood pressure when standing
Orthostatic hypotension
10/7
10 days
- "dipine"
What are calcium channel blockers
What is Zofran/Ondansetron
Something you would use if you were unsure what lab test goes in what tube colour
What is the lab Catalogue or call lab
Small clot that briefly blocks an artery
What is a TIA
STEMI
What is ST elevated myocardial infarction
- "pril"
What are ACE inhibitors
An oral medication commonly given for pain (including chest pain) and can act as a blood thinner
What is ASA/aspirin
Someone you would go to for best practices on a skill
Who is clinical nurse educator
When a heart valve opening becomes narrow and restricts blood flow
What is valve stenosis (aortic, mitral etc)
CHF
What is congestive heart failure
- "aban"
What are anti-coagulants