Antianginal Meds
Heart lacak O2 due to buildup in coronary vessels
What is coronary artery disease
Stress, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking
What are modifiable risk factors for high cholesterol?
Vitamin K
What is the antidote for warfarin?
Iron deficient, megaloblastic, sickle cell
What are types of anemias?
wear shoes, soft toothbrush, electric razor
What are bleeding precautions for an anticoag patient?
Caused by spasm of the coronary arteries
What is Prinzmetal angina?
Carries cholesterol to the liver, where it is removed
What are HDL or high-density lipoproteins?
prophylactic, injectable blood thinner
What is enoxaparin (Lovenox)?
fish, meat, poultry, eggs, dairy
What are food high in Vit. B12?
The long-acting form of metoprolol
What is metoprolol succinate?
1 tab, every 5 minutes, up to 3 times
What is the dosage for nitroglycerin, sublingual?
Take med at night, do not take when pregnant
What are enzyme HMG–CoA reductase inhibitors, or statins?
pregnancy, surgery, bedrest, genetics
What are risk factors for DVT?
Can cause dark stool, teeth staining
What is PO iron?
Avoid green tea with these meds
What is folic acid and B12?
DAILY DOUBLE
What are Ca+ channel blockers (diltiazem and verapamil)
These 3 agents (supplements) help reduce lipids
What is niacin, fenofibrate, and omega-3 fatty acids?
Uncontrolled HTN, Severe alcohol use, Renal, hepatic disorders
What are contraindications for anticoagulants?
Avoid mixing with uric acid meds
What is hydroxyurea?
Med that can cause malabsorption of fat soluble vitamins.
What is Cholestyramine?
This med can cause toxicity when taken with digoxin
What is Ranolazine (Ranexa)?
This med is often used in combination therapy with a statin.
What is ezetimibe?
Hgb, Hct, platelets, pTT, pT/INR
What labs should be monitored on a anticoag patient?
Hgb-not to exceed 11 with this med
What is epoetin alfa?
One is used for statis, the other is used for arteries and vessel damage.
What is the difference between anticoagulants & antiplatelets?