Disorders
Drug therapy
nursing intervention etc
MORE DRUGS! Etc
all about the heart
100
this disorder is precipitated by exertion or stress and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin. manifestations last less than 15 minutes

stable angina 

100

What instruction should the nurse include for a patient taking thiazide diuretics 

Monitor for HypOkalemia 

100

give a secondary prevention for clients who are at risk of developing hypertension 

Monitor blood cholesterol levels 

100

Effects of statins 

Myopathy, muscle weakness, muscle aches, tenderness. 

100

how do you relieve chronic stable angina 

Rest or nitroglycerin 

200

this disorder can occur without cause, often in the morning after rest and relieved only by opioids. manifestations last more than 30 minutes 

myocardial infarction

200

 early signs of this drug toxicity are nausea, anorexia, vomiting, abdominal discomfort (name the drug)

2. Name the antidote 

Digoxin 

fab antibody fragments 

200

recommended meat intake to promote heart-hearty diet 

Lean meat limited 5-6 oz per day 

200

What can increase effects of warfarin 

Garlic 

200
low cholesterol diet 

Limit egg yolks to 2-3 per WEEK 

300

manifestations of this disorder

-jugular vein distention, dependent edema, abdominal distention, weight gain, hepatomegaly 

-ascites, fatigue, weakness, nausea, anorexia, nocturnal, 

right-sided failure 

300

route of administration - nitroglycerin 

Sublingual 

300

exercise for how many times a week 

20 minutes a day, 3 times a week 

300
elevated creatine indicates renal damage caused by____

Hypertension 

300

What triggers stable angina pectoris 

Exertion and anxiety 

400

An electrolyte imbalance that has clinical manifestations leg cramps, tachycardia, fatigue, And muscle weakness 

HypOkalemia 

400

first line of drug to control hypertension 

Diuretics 

400

Advice client to do what if 1 nitro fails to relieve angina 

Call 911 

400

Nursing actions for patients with heart failure

Adherence to dietary and fluid RESTRICTION 

Hold DIGOXIN med if apical pulse is less than 60/min

Administer oxygen as prescribed, encourage bed rest 

position in high Fowler 

weight client daily 

400

A medical emergency caused by fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac 

Cardiac tamponade 

500

Identify at least one risk factor for coronary artery disease 

Central obesity 

smoking 

hypertension 

diabetes mellitus 

high fat diet


500

How many times can you take nitroglycerin sublingual 

4 tablets at 5 minute interval for chest pain 

500

Risk factors for this disease are left sided heart failure, right ventricular MI, and pulmonary problems such as COPD

Right sided heart failure 

500

Instructions for applying NTG topical ointment 

Check bp before application 

wear gloves for admin 

apply to clean, hairless area

do not massage or rub area 

change every 12-14 hours

Rotate sites 

500

What is common with clients taking antihypertenive medication therapy 

Non-adherence, ask if client is taking their med as prescribed