Antiarrhythmics
Why would a patient be taking amiodarone?
Arrhythmia
The nurse should assess for this if rhabdomyolysis is suspected?
What is muscle weakness?
What is a primary teaching point for a patient with orthostatic hypotension?
Change positions slowly
To which class of medications do the -statins belong?
Lipid lowering agents
In new, acute angina, how is NTG given?
Sublingual
Name a class III antiarrhythmic drug
What is amiodarone
When applying nitro paste, what precautions should the nurse take?
Wear gloves
Monitor drugs effect by daily weight
What is Lasix®?
Name a medication that lowers cholesterol
-statin
SL NTG is dispensed in a bottle containing multiple tablets, what is the quantity administered to the patient at any one given time?
1 tablet
This cardiac drug has a black box warning that it could cause pulmonary toxicity and fibrosis
What is amiodarone?
What is an important nursing action for a patient that is on Lasix (furosemide)?
Monitor I&Os
Why should patients not use a salt-substitute without consulting their healthcare provider?
Most contain potassium
Via lab work, what organ should be monitored periodically during statin treatment regimens?
Liver via LFTs
What is the primary action of NTG?
Vasodilation
By what routes can amiodarone be given?
PO & IV
Serious side effect of Eliquis
What is bleeding?
What is an important instruction to tell patients regarding the storage of NTG at home?
Protect from light and heat
Must be stored in original amber colored bottle
In addition to lowering cholesterol levels, statins are cardio protective for patients with specific pathologies and events. Name one such instance.
CAD, MI, Stroke
Name 2 immediate/expected side effects of NTG
Headache and hypotension
What should be monitored when a patient is starting on an antiarrhythmic or having doses adjusted?
Heart rhythm via telemetry/cardiac monitor or EKG
Name an administration technique that is contraindicated with an extended release medication
Do not crush
What should the patient do if they experience chest pain at home that is not relieved by NTG?
Call 911
What is a serious side effect of statins?
Rhabdomyolysis
What drugs are absolutely contraindicated with nitrates?
Those used to treat ED (d/t severe hypotension & death)