Cardiac Glycosides | Antianginals | Antidysrhythmics | Antihypertensives | Antiplatelets, Antithrombolytics, Anticoagulants |
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What is digoxin?
Gold standard cardiac glycoside.
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What is nitroglycerin?
Along with morphine, oxygen and aspirin it is one of the four main drugs given for ischemia.
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What is lidocaine?
Probably drug of choice for ventricular arrhythmias after an MI.
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What are diuretics?
According to our pharm book the drug class of choice for first line treatment of hypertension.
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What is never?
Time frame that it takes heparin to dissolve a clot.
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What is Digoxin immune Fab or Digibind?
Combines with digoxin to form molecules so it can be excreted to reverse dig toxicity.
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What is nitroglycerin?
Given SL for chest pain because it undergoes first-pass metabolism by the liver which decreases its effectiveness.
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What is adenosine?
First drug usually given rapid IV bolus in unstable supra ventricular tachycardia.
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What is HCTZ?
Potassium sparing diuretic combined with many other antihypertensive medications or used as solo treatment.
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What is warfarin? (Coumadin)
Oral anticoagulant which works by inhibiting the synthesis of Vitamin K. Prototype.
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What is 0.5-2 ng?
Normal digoxin level.
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What is reflex tachycardia?
Nitroglycerin must be given slowly if giving it IV or this may occur in addition to hypotension.
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What is bedrest?
Level of activity recommended until the effect of drug for abnormal ventricular rhythms can be evaluated.
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What is nitroprusside or Nipride?
Direct acting Arterioloar vasodilator which is used in hypertensive crisis. Must have cyanide level monitored.
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What is protamine sulfate?
Antagonist for heparin.
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What is dig toxicity?
White/green, yellow halos around objects can be a sign of this when on dioxin.
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What is a drug free period and/or site rotation (Best answer is drug free time)
Action done to avoid tolerance of topical nitrates.
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What is amiodarone?
Prototype drug which can cause a pneumonia like lung disorder, contains iodine and clients must use sunscreens with this medication.
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What are ACE inhibitors?
Class of antihypertensives which partially work in the lung causing a frequent side effect of cough.
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What are antiplatelets?
Class of medications used to prevent thrombosis in ARTERIES.
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What is potassium?
Electrolyte which when it is low increases the effects of digoxin increasing the risk of toxicity.
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What is less than 100 (except in the elderly)?
Normal brain natriuretic peptide level.
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What is acebutolol HCL (Sectral)?
Beta Blocker (prototype for dysrhy) which increases several labs including potassium, liver and kidney enzymes.
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What is Calcium Channel Blockers?
Class of drugs which work better in treating African Americans. Procardia (nifedipine) was first in this class.
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What is 3-5 days?
Days it takes for Coumadin to become effective
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