Classy Drugs
Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide, Spironolactone
Diuretics
A persistent dry cough, first dose hypotension and angioedema are adverse effects of this class of medications
ACEIs
This class of drugs work in the kidneys to lower blood pressure and decrease edema.
Diuretics (they are used for HF and HTN)
Flushing is the most common adverse effect of this medication
Niacin [Nicontinic Acid]
in which drug or drug class will we regularly monitor potassium
Diuretics [Furosemide especially] and ACEIs
Benazepril, Captopril, Enalapril
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACEI)
Bradycardia and fatigue are adverse effects of this class of medication
Beta Blockers
This medication class is prescribed specifically to lower LDL and improve HDL
Statins [simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin]
What are common adverse effects of antidysrhythmic drugs
Hypotension, Dizziness, Weakness
Which drug or drug class will the nurse hold if the HR is < 60?
Cardiac Glycosides/Digoxin [also monitored with BBs and CCBs]
Valsartan, Losartan, Telmisartan
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Headache, hypotension and dizziness are common adverse effects of this medication class
Nitrates
These medications decreases blood pressure as a vasodilator, and also relax smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostatic capsule
Alpha Adrenergic Blockers [Tamsulosis, Doxazosin, Terazosin]
In a patient experiencing a hypertensive crisis, the nurse knows hypotension and reflex tachycardia are adverse effects of this medication
Hydralazine
Which drug or drug class will we regularly monitor LDL, HDL and Triglycerides [name 3 of the 6 total]
Statins, Nicotinic Acid [Niacin], Bile Acid Resins [Colesevelam, Cholestyramine], Cholesterol absorption inhibitor [Ezetimibe], Fibric Acid agent/Fibrates [gemfibrozil] and Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters [fish oil]
Metoprolol, Atenolol, Nebivolol
Beta (adrenergic) Blockers [BBs]
Muscle pain and myopathy are a common side effect and rhabdomyolysis is an adverse effect of this class of drugs
Statins
these medications are used for dysrhythmias and for hypertension
CCBs, BBs and cardiac glycosides [digoxin[ [also K+ blockers (amiodarone) and Na+ blockers (Lidocaine)]
chest pain is a symptom of what problem
Angina or a MI
What is the normal potassium range
3.5 - 5.0 mmol
Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Diltiazem
Calcium Channel Blockers [CCBs]
Headache, dizziness, lower extremity edema and bradycardia are common adverse effects of this class of medications
CCBs
these medications used for dysrhythmias, block Na+ from entering cells which slows conduction and regulates the heart rate
Sodium Channel Blockers [Procainamide, Lidocaine, Flecanide]
When taken with nitroglycerine for angina, these medications cause severe hypotension
phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors [sildinafil, tadalafil]
Which drug class is LFTs regularly monitored
Statins