Antilipidemics
This HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is marketed as Lipitor.
What is atorvastatin?
This ACE inhibitor is commonly prescribed for hypertension and heart failure and is marketed as Zestril.
What is lisinopril?
This loop diuretic is commonly used for pulmonary edema and is marketed as Lasix.
What is furosemide?
This vitamin K antagonist requires INR monitoring.
What is warfarin?
This antiarrhythmic briefly stops the heart to treat SVT.
What is adenosine?
This medication works by inhibiting cholesterol absorption in the small intestine and is marketed as Zetia.
What is ezetimibe?
This ARB is marketed as Cozaar.
What is losartan?
This potassium-sparing diuretic blocks aldosterone receptors and is marketed as Aldactone.
What is spironolactone?
This factor Xa inhibitor can be reversed with andexanet alfa.
What is apixaban?
This potassium channel blocker is used for ventricular arrhythmias and has many drug interactions.
What is amiodarone?
A patient taking niacin reports intense facial flushing. This common adverse effect can be reduced by taking this medication 30 minutes before the dose.
What is aspirin?
This sublingual nitrate is used for acute angina relief.
What is nitroglycerin?
This cardiac glycoside requires monitoring for toxicity and has an antidote called Digibind.
What is digoxin?
A patient receiving clopidogrel should be monitored for this major adverse effect.
What is bleeding?
This medication treats symptomatic bradycardia in ACLS protocols.
What is atropine?
A patient taking a statin develops severe muscle pain and dark urine. The nurse is concerned about this serious adverse effect.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
This beta-blocker, marketed as Lopressor, reduces heart rate and myocardial oxygen demand.
What is metoprolol?
Visual disturbances and bradycardia are signs of toxicity from this medication.
What is digoxin?
This thrombolytic is used in acute ischemic stroke and STEMI.
What is alteplase?
This sodium channel blocker, marketed as Pronestyl, treats atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
What is procainamide?
This fibrate, marketed as Lopid, primarily lowers triglycerides.
What is gemfibrozil?
This medication combines a neprilysin inhibitor with an ARB and is marketed as Entresto.
What is sacubitril/valsartan?
This SGLT2 inhibitor, empagliflozin, marketed as Jardiance, improves outcomes in this condition.
What is heart failure?
Before administering alteplase for an acute ischemic stroke, the nurse must verify the absence of this type of stroke using a CT scan.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
A patient taking amiodarone develops a persistent cough and dyspnea. The nurse suspects this serious adverse effect.
What is pulmonary toxicity?