Anti-Coag
Use of clopidogrel
Furoemide nursing considerations
What is low electrolytes (sodium, chloride, sugar, POTASSIUM)
HEARING LOSS (+kidneys) ask for signs of tinnitus
Potassium Ranges + Arrest
What is 3.5-5.0 + Cardiac arrest at 8
When should you hold Digoxin
When HR is below 60
Calcium does what in the body
Helps initiate muscle contraction (if blocked a vessel will dilate)
BAD #3 (why)
What is Warfarin; needs many adjustments, many interactions
Hydrochlorothiazide nursing considerations
Nitro admin (pills)
Under tongue every 5 min if pain doesn't stop after three admins call; must be stored in dark container; only last 6 months; have barf bucket ready
Pts on warfarin should watch
What is food items with Vitamin K in them; leffy greens
Magnesium in relation to the heart
Plays a role electric/muscle excitability, too high levels lead to dysrhythmias
Do not administer after what surgeries
What is eye, brain, spinal cord and lumbar
Potassium sparing diuretic
What is a Spironolactone 'spirs' (spares)
INR Values in normal, treated, valves and critical patients
Normal: 1.3-2.0; Treated: 2.0-3.0; Valve: 2.5-3.5; Critical: 4.0-5.0
Trauma patient rolls in, you're anticipating
Cells to swell, releasing KIS (potassium) and cardiac arrest
TREAT W/ Sodium Bicarb fluids, insulin + glucose
Third generation Beta Blocker
What is labetAlol, often used in pregnancy also blocks, Alpha receptors
Pts on Xarelto/eliquis (rivaroxaban/apixaban) should not take
What is NSAIDS
Spironolactone nursing considerations
Lowers testosterone! Can lead to larger breasts
Normal Cholesterol Levels
What is LDL <100; HDL >50 (F) + >40 (M); Total 125-200
Mannitol is dangerous for
What is Renal/Heart failure patients
Potassium in relation to the heart
Disrupts electrical impulses and activity
Patient Education
Signs of bleeding, medical alert bracelet, elevate legs, dangers of prolonged immobility, avoid alcohol, careful with razors (use electric)
When is mannitol used
What is lowering ICP (intercranial pressure, as well as brain/spinal cord)
Serum digoxin levels + diagnosis treatment
0.5-2.0 lower levels for heart failure + higher for AFIB
Only drug that reduces cardiac death by heart failure by 25%
You do NOT want to be seeing that halo
What is Digoxin! Sign of toxicity