antianginal drugs
Anticoagulants
ACE/ARBs
calcium channel blocker, clonidine, beta blockers
MISC
100
What are the two major drugs names?
nitoglycerin and isosorbed mononitrate
100
What are the antidotes for Heparin and Warfarin
What is Protamine sulfate and Vitamin K
100
What is the most important side effects with ACE inhibitors
hyperkalemia, dry cough
100
What is the side effect that all 3 of them have in common
orthostatic hypotension
100
What is antidote for digoxin?
Digibind
200
What are the most 4 common available forms?
sublingual, IV solutions, Transdermal patches, ointments
200
What DON'T Anticoagulants work on
Blood clots
200
What are the uses for ACE and ARBs
HTN, heart failure, prevention of death fallowing MI, stroke prevention and diabetic neropthy
200
where does clonidine work where as the other 2 don't
CNS
200
What are the 2 labs that are required when taking antilipemic drugs?
Lipid profile LFT
300
What is the 4 adverse effects
headache, orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia, and tolerance
300
What are the lab values does a nurse need to know for Heparin and Warfarin and their therapeutic ranges
Heparin aPTT therapeutic 45-80 seconds Warfarin PT 11-12.5 seconds INR therapeutic range 2-3
300
What are two labs to watch when taking ACE inhibitors
K+ level Lithium level
300
What are the 2 major side effects in beta blockers
bronchoconstriction, ED
300
What common side effect of niacin that may be minimized by taking NSAID 30 minutes prior to administration
flushing
400
What is the most important thing to know about IV nitroglycerin? what should you never do while taking sublingual nitroglycerin?
must use special tubing never chew or swallow
400
If a patient experiences bleeding when taking anticoagulants what does the nurse need to teach them
Apply firm, direct pressure for 5-10 minutes
400
what would happen if you stop ACEs and ARBs abruptly
causes rebound hypertension
400
how long should these medications be tapered
2-4 days
400
What is a common antiplatelet medication
ASA
500
What should you do if anginal pain occurs?
stop activity and sit or lie down take 1 tablet wait 5 min take 2nd tablet then call 911 wait 5 more min take only 1 more tablet dont drive to the hospital
500
What is some important information to give your patient who is on anticoagulants (possible complications of taking Warfarin/Heparin)
Inform dentist before any procedure, Soft bristle toothbrush, use electric razor, carry medical ID, don't smoke, don't take aspirin, don't take herbs, avoid alcohol, watch for signs for abnormal bleeding, discontinue use for 48hrs before surgery
500
how often should you take your blood pressure for the first day of taking these medications
every 2 hrs
500
What should you do before administering Beta Blockers to a patient?
take BP and pules
500
What is the most important adverse effect of the statin sisters?
myopathy