diuretic
what is the effect on NA & K for loop diuretics
lowers both
MOA of nitrates
dilates coronary arteries
a male patient diagnosed with BPH was started on tamsulosin. what patient teaching is important with this patient
first syncope
what is the effect on NA & K for spironolactone
lowers NA
increase K
what is the administration for NTG SL
take 1 at first symptom of CP, if no response call 911 and then take the other two q5 min apart
1. metoprolol
2. birth control
3. vit d3
birth control
what is the indication for mannitol
Cerebral edema
what inotrope gtt is commonly used in heart failure patients
dobutamine
your 70 year old male who just had a cardiac stent is taking saw palmetto. what teaching do you want to provide
may increase your risk for bleeding
what is the potential effect on BP / HR & why
decrease BP. increase HR due to dehydration
what pressor is used for hypotensive patients and also for allergic reaction
epinephrine
what is oxytocin
what labs do you monitor for diuretics
BUN / CR
LYTES
what effect does metoprolol have on a patient that is positive for AMI
protection from further ischemia by decreasing catecholamines which is high after MI causing imbalance O2 supply / demand.
what medication is used to prevent / tx osteoporosis in women
raloxifene or fosamax