Releasing the Pressure
This class of medications end in -pril
What are Ace Inhibitors?
These two receptors are blocked by beta blockers
What are beta 1 and beta 2?
This anticoagulant is given intravenously or subcutaneously to prevent clot formation
What is Heparin?
This loop diuretic is commonly given to patients with pulmonary or peripheral edema
This subcutaneously injected medication is used for both Type I and Type 2 Diabetics
What is insulin?
This class of medications end in - sartan
What are Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)?
These Beta 1 blockers are used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, heart failure, and MI
What is Metoprolol and Atenolol?
This anticoagulant requires regular monitoring of INR levels
What is coumadin?
The electrolyte mostly commonly wasted by diuretics such as Lasix
What is potassium?
Insulin injection sites should be rotated to prevent this
What is lipohypertrophy?
What is grapefruit juice?
This class of beta blockers affect beta 1 and beta 2 receptors
This life threatening complication of Heparin use can cause ischemia of the appendages when microclots are formed and travel all over the body
What is Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
This class of diuretics work by blocking the reabsorption of sodium, chloride, and water at the ascending loop of Henle
What are loop diuretics?
The treatment for hypoglycemia in a patient who is fully conscious
What is 15 grams of glucose? (4oz juice, 8oz milk)
Work by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I into agiontensin II, resulting in vasodilation
What are ace inhibitors?
Beta Blockers can masks the signs of this serious medical condition
What is hypoglycemia?
These 2 Factor Xa Inhibitors selectively inhibit factor Xa to prevent DVT, stroke, or PEs in patients who have atrial fibrillation?
What is Xarelto and Eliquis?
Patients taking diuretics at home should be encouraged to increase their intake of these potassium-rich foods
What are dark leafy greens, potatoes, cantaloupe, tomatoes, and avocado?
The treatment for hypoglycemia in a patient who is semi-conscious but unable to swallow
What is glucagon?
Patients taking ACE Inhibitors should be monitored for these side effects
What are hypotension, angioedema, cough, elevated potassium?
A key side effect of non-selective beta blockers because of their affect on beta 2 receptors
What is bronchospasm?
The antidote for Heparin
What is protamine sulfate?
This class of diuretics work to block aldosterone which promotes the excretion of sodium and water
What is potassium sparing diuretics? Spironolactone
What is 15 minutes?