Heparin
We must get an accurate standing weight on our patients prior to what
What is heparin gtt initiation?
This type of HF commonly has an EF <40%
What is HFrEF?
This medication helps get fluid off a patient in an acute CHF exacerbation
What is Lasix?
This electrolyte is commonly depleted with furosemide use
What is potassium?
What is a potluck?
Process by which two nurses review entirety of heparin order set/labs and compute new rate
What is independent verification?
This drip is used for rate control in a fib RVR
What is Diltiazem?
This medication requires close monitoring of INR
What is Warfarin/Coumadin?
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What is PTO?
When no change must be made to the heparin gtt, you must select this action in the MAR
This medication is used in new onset a fib RVR and can even cardiovert them into NSR
What is Amiodarone?
This medications is commonly given via IV as a loading dose to increase cardiac contractility
What is Digoxin?
This is the exact time your patient will have a crisis—guaranteed.
What is shift change?
Orders received for new heparin gtt on your patient, this must be done prior to starting any bolus or gtt
What are baseline labs?
This medication gtt can be used for chest pain or BP control
What is Nitro?
This class of medication reduces heart rate and myocardial workload.
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What is 2?
This medication is the antidote for heparin.
What is protamine sulfate?
STEMI to the LAD corresponds to what EKG leads?
What is V1-V4?
This medications is used in patients with severely decreased EF to help improve outcomes
What is Dobutamine?
4 medications in GDMT
What are Metoprolol (BB), Entresto (Arni), Spironolactone (MRA), and Farxiga (SGLT2)?
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