Chromotropics
Vasodilators
Miscellaneous
Diuretics
Hematology
100

This medication is an anticholinergic which can cause dry mouth and speeds up the heart rate.

What is Atropine?

100

These medications dilate arteries because they inhibit the formation of angiotensin II and end with the suffix "pril".

What is an ace hibitor such as Captopril

100

A positive inotrope, such as digoxin, will increase _____________ and thus increase oxygen demands.

What is contractility?

100
This diuretic should be held if the client's potassium level is < 3.5.
What is Lasix (furosemide)?
100

These drugs are given to interfere with the formation of blood clots due to their anti-platelet effect.

What are Aspirin (ASA), Plavix (Clopidogrel) and Ticlid (Ticlopidine)?

200

This medication is used for sinus bradycardia and AMI because it slows the heart. It also can cause wheezing and should never be stopped suddenly because it can cause a reflex tachycardia & AMI

What is a beta blocker such as Metoprolol (Lopressor)?

200

This drug must be stored in a dark container, kept in a cool place and replaced every 6 months.

What is sublingual Nitroglycerin?

200

Do I need to dilute it? How fast can I push it? Is it compatible with the IV fluids and any additives in the IV fluids?

What are the 3 questions you need to ask before you push IV medications? You should also check to make sure your IV is patent with good bld return, no redness, pain or inflammation.

200
This weak diuretic blocks aldosterone, causing a loss of sodium and water and retention of potassium. It must be held if the K is > 5.0.
What is Aldactone?
200

This drug is given SQ prophylactically. You must change the needle before you administer it into the abdomen, do not aspirate for a blood return or rub the site.

What is heparin?

300

This medication is used in atrial tachycardias because it slows the heart and prolongs the QT interval. It also causes vasodilation and lowers the blood pressure.

What is a Calcium Channel Blocker such as Cardizem?

300

You should instruct the client to stop what they are doing, lie down (semi-fowlers), take the medication, wait 5 minutes and take another if the chest pain persists x 3 doses at 5 minute intervals. If they still have pain they should call 911. In the hospital you would take BP before & after administering each dose.

What is nitroglycerin?

300

This medication must be taken at bedtime and cannot be given with grapefruit juice because it can lead to inability to break down the medication, muscle breakdown, renal failure and death.

What are Anti-Lipid medications such as Lopid, Zetia the "Statin Sisters", Questran and Nicotinic Acid.

300
Diuretics should be held if the SBP is < ______ mmHg and the CVP is < _______.
What is 100 and 8?
300
The antidote for this drug is Vitamin K and FFP is given if a client is on this medication and an emergency invasive procedure is required.
What is Coumadin. Protamine Sulfate is given for Heparin overdose
400
This drug slows conduction through the AV node and increases contractility making it useful in treating CHF. Normal drug levels are < 2 nanograms per mL. Low potassium levels can lead to toxicity
What is digoxin (Lanoxin)?
400

You should monitor the client for angio-edema, cough & creatine when the client takes this medication.

What is an ace inhibitor?

400
These drugs are given when a client cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors because of coughing.
What are Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB's)
400
Diuretics can cause a loss of potassium which would result in these ECG changes.
What are irregular heart rate, ST depression and U waves?
400
The desired range of time in seconds when a client is on an anticoagulating dose of heparin.
What is a PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) of 60-80 seconds.
500
The client will experience anorexia, nausea & vomiting with early toxicity, halos around lights with moderate toxicity and brady-tachy syndrome with late toxicity.
What is digoxin (lanoxin)?
500

This drug is the singlemost effective drug in the treatment of pulmonary edema and is also given for myocardial ischemic chest pain.

What is Morphine Sulfate?

500
These drugs reduce the diameter of the blood vessels, increasing preload, afterload and the work of the heart.
What are vasoconstrictors such as dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin.
500
The nurse gives the diuretic at 8am, beta blocker at 9 am and ace inhibitor at 10am.
What is scattering medications to reduce the possibility of hypotension.
500
A client must be placed on these precautions when anticoagulated and take this medication to prevent GI bleeding.
What are bleeding precautions and anti-ulcer medications?
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