Drug Class
What drug class is carvedilol, propranolol, metoprolol, atenolol, and labetalol?
Beta blocker
the nurse needs to check this before administering Nitrostat
BP / HR
2 Side effects of Nitroglycerin
HA / Hypotension / Bradycardia
Beta Blockers shouldn’t be given to a patient with what Diagnosis’s
CHF or Asthma
What drug class is nitroglycerin?
Nitrate
How is nitrostat sublingual’s order normally administered (route and dose):
One tablet Q 5 mins x 3
How often should a Nitrostat RX be replaced
every 6 months
A Patient that is taking Isosorbide doesn’t need to consume what substance, because it can cause Acute Hypotension episodes
Alcohol/ED med
This drug class blocks the Beta 1 receptors, so that neurotransmitters epinephrine and norepinephrine cannot attach
Beta Blocker
A Patient is to receive Nitropaste and Systolic BP is 96; What will the nurse do
Hold and notify MD
Give 2 S/S of Heart Failure that a patient on beta blockers might show
Dyspnea / Night cough / Peripheral edema / JVD’s
If a patient is at home and has take the recommended dose of Nitrostat but chest pain isn’t relieved, what should they do:
Notify MD and report to the ER
This drug class is used for hypertension mild to severe heart failure, arrythmias, and tachycardia
Beta Blockers
before applying Nitropaste or ointment to the patient’s skin, the nurse should
put on gloves
How long does Metoprolol take for full effects of the medication.
2 weeks
What SBP and HR should beta blockers be held for
SBp<90, HR <60
This is a side effect of beta blockers
bradycardia, hypotension, depression, sexual disfunction, dizziness, Headache, SOB
should you crush sublingual nitro
no do not crush
Beta blockers should not be taken within how many hours of taking a sexual dysfunction medication
48 hours
Beta 1 receptors are located where?
In the heart