name that med
this is a loop diuretic
Lasix
The client is receiving an Albuterol treatment what will you educate them
atenolol helps with angina, how?
slows heart rate and reduces contractility so it decreases oxygen demand
total cholesterol
200 or less
increases cardiac contractility and decreases heart rate
Digoxin
Fluticasone, Salmeterol and albuterol
Albuterol is for acute attacks
Salmeterol disk BID every day
rinse after fluticasone
Client comes to E.D. with S&S of acute asthma attack, List 3 components you will assess.
Respiratory rate, sounds
current meds
compliance of medicaitons
action of milrinone
increases force of contraction and improve C.O.
LDL
100 or less
Decreases contractility and heart rate
Metoprolol
leukotriene receptor antagonist (Singulair) montelukast
take every day even if symptoms improve
NVD and HA are common side effects
Black box warning re: serious mood changes
Name 3 possible adverse effects of ACE inhibitors taken for hear failure
angioedema
hyperkalemia
dry cough
action of diltiazem
relax heart muscles and decreases heart O2 need
Triglyceride
150 or less
blocks conversion of angiotensin II
Lisinopril
your client is taking prednisone for asthma
Gradually reduce dose to prevent adrenocortical insuffciency
List 3 signs of digoxin toxicity
vision disturbances (halos)
nausea
diarrhea
hydrochlorothiazide how does it work, how would you describe to layperson
diuretic effect
works on kidneys increases urination, decreases BP
the therapeutic range of heparin
1.5 to 2 x the base PTT
Blocks angiotensin II at the receptor
Losartan
80 yr old taking furosemide
take in am
change positions slowly
proper hydration
alpha-adrenergic stimulating decongestants may result in this
tachycardia
Gi discomfort, Hepatoxicity and Rhabdomyolysis are possible side effects of this med
atorvastatin
therapeutic range of Digoxin
0.5-0.8