Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
ALPHA BLOCKERS
Drugs that end in..... |
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Definition
-sin
Examples:
doxazosin (Cardura)
terazosin (Hytrin)
tamsulosin (Flomax) |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
ALPHA BLOCKERS
Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
| Lowers blood pressure by vasodilation |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
ALPHA BLOCKERS
Indications... |
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Definition
Hypertension
BPH
Bladder Problems |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
ALPHA BLOCKERS
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
Wheezing
Bradycardia
Hypotension |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
ALPHA BLOCKERS
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Monitor I&O
Monitor Weight (2 lbs/24 hrs or 5 lbs/1 wk)
Check BP (<100)
Check HR (<60) |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
BETA BLOCKERS
Drugs Ending in... |
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Definition
-lol
Examples:
metoprolol (Lopressor)
atenolol (Tenormin)
esmolol (Breviblock) |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
BETA BLOCKERS
Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
Lowers blood pressure by reducing heart rate.
Vasoconstricts bronchioles |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
BETA BLOCKERS
Indications... |
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Definition
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
BETA BLOCKERS
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
Wheezing
Bradycardia
Hypotension |
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Term
Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
BETA BLOCKERS
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Monitor I&O
Monitor Weight (2 lbs/24 hrs or 5 lbs/1 wk)
Check BP (<100)
Check HR (<60) |
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Term
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
"ACE Inhibitors"
Drugs ending in... |
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Definition
-pril
Examples:
lisinopril (Zestril
captopril (Capoten)
enalapril (Vasotec)
ramipril (Altace) |
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Term
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
"ACE Inhibitors"
Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
| Lowers BP by not allowing ACE to convert into Angiotensin II (which normally causes vasoconstriction which raises BP) |
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Term
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
"ACE Inhibitors"
Indications... |
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Definition
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Term
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
"ACE Inhibitors"
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
Angioedema
Swelling of mucous membranes
Persistant dry cough |
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Term
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
"ACE Inhibitors"
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Avoid salt
Check weight
Check BP (<100) |
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Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
"ARB"
Drugs that end in.... |
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Definition
-artan
Examples:
valsartan (Diovan)
lorsantan (Corzaar) |
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Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
"ARB"
Effects & Benefits.... |
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Definition
| Lowers BP by blocking Angiotensin II receptors |
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Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
"ARB"
Indications.... |
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Definition
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Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
"ARB"
Adverse Reactions.... |
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Definition
Orthostatic Hypotension
Potassium Retention |
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Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
"ARB"
Nursing Considerations.... |
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Definition
Assess for Renal Impairment
Run Bloockwork for BUN & Creatine |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blocks
Drug Examples... |
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Definition
diltiazem (Cardisem)
amlodipine (Norvasc)
verapamil (Calan) |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blocks
Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
| Decreases HR by blocking uptake of CA into myocardium thus dilating coronary arteries |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blocks
Indications... |
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Definition
Dysrhythmia (tachy)
Hypertension
Angina |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blocks
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
Hypotension
CHF (Exhibited by Dyspnea) |
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Term
Calcium Channel Blocks
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Assess HR (<60)
Orthostatic Hypotension (Falls)
Listen for Lung Crackles (CHF) |
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Term
Cardiac Glucoside
(Positive Inotrope)
Drug... |
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Definition
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Term
Cardiac Glucoside
(Positive Inotrope)
Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
| Promotes better stroke volume by increasing diastolic filling. Reduces heart rate and improves cardiac output |
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Term
Cardiac Glucoside
(Positive Inotrope)
Indications... |
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Definition
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Heart Failure (HF)
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) |
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Term
Cardiac Glucoside
(Positive Inotrope)
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
Heart block & Heart failure
Ventricular fibrillation
Green Halo vision & Convulsions
High levels could be toxic |
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Term
Cardiac Glucoside
(Positive Inotrope)
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Apical pulse (<60)
Bloodwork: Dig Levels (1-2) & K Level
Teach client to take radial pulse |
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Term
Antidysrhythmics (class III)
Drug Example... |
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Definition
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Term
Antidysrhythmics (class III)
Onset & Half Life... |
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Definition
Onset: 1-3 wks
Half Life: 15-100 Days |
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Term
Antidysrhythmics (class III)
Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
Lowers HR and suppresses dysrhythmias by slowing down conduction time of heart.
(Blocks Calcium channels, alpha & beta adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system.) |
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Term
Antidysrhythmics (class III)
Indications... |
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Definition
Pulmonary Toxicity
Thyroid Problems
Hypertension |
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Term
Antidysrhythmics (class III)
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
Hypertension
Pulmonary Toxicity
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
(Drug Interactions with Dig & Coumadin [Warfarin]) |
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Term
Antidysrhythmics (class III)
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Look for:
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Lung sounds
Bloodwork: TFT & LFTs |
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Term
Diuretics
CARBONIC ANHYDRASE INHIBITORS
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
acetazolamide (Diamox)
Reduces blood pressure by decreasing plasma levels |
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Term
Diuretics
LOOP (very potent)
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
furosemide (Lasix)
Reduces BP, reduction in preload and in central venous pressures (filling) |
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Term
Diurectics
OSMOTIC
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
mannitol
Expands extracellular fluid and plasma volume which increases blood flow to kidney, stopping loop of Henle from concentrating urine, which usually uses the high osmotic and solute gradient to transport solutes and water.
Used to reduce intracranial and intraocular pressure. |
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Term
Diuretics
POTASSIUM SPARING
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
Block epithelial sodium channels
Works best on brain cells, used for patients who have had head trauma (pressure)
Prevents sodium re-absorption and potassium and hydrogen ion secretion. |
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Term
Diuretics
THIAZIDE (gentle)
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
| Inhibits reabsorption of Na+ and Cl− |
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Term
Diuretics
ALL
Indications... |
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Definition
Edema due to HF
Lowering of intraocular & Intracranial pressure
Hypertension |
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Term
Diuretics
ALL
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
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Term
Diuretics
ALL
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Check BP
Monitor I&O (15 min.)
Give diuretics with K supplement |
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Term
Anti-lipemics
HYDROXYMETHYLGLUTARYL COENZYME A(HMG-CoA)
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
atorvastatin (Lipitor)
When this enzyme is blocked, mevalonate cannot be generated and cholesterol cannot be synthesized. |
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Term
Anti-lipemics
BILE ACID SEQUESTRANTS
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
cholestyramine (Questran)
Bile acid breaks down cholesterol. Sequestrants take cholesterol-containing bile acids and form them into an insoluble complex which leaves your body through your stool. |
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Term
Anti-lipemics
B3 VITAMIN
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
Niacin
Lowers blood lipids by suppressing release of fatty acids. |
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Term
Anti-lipemics
FIBRIC ACID DERIVATIVE (FIBRATES)
Drug, Effects & Benefits... |
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Definition
gemfibrozil (Zetia)
Lowers blood triglycerides by reducing the liver's production of VLDL and by speeding up the removal of triglycerides from the blood. |
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Term
Anti-lipemics
ALL
Indications... |
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Definition
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Term
Anti-lipemics
ALL
Adverse Reactions... |
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Definition
Rhabdomyolysis (Muscle tissue breaks down & Acute renal failure) - Niacin can increase risk when used with other Anti-lipemics
CHF |
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Term
Anti-lipemics
ALL
Nursing Considerations... |
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Definition
Check bloodwork for LFT's
Do Not Eat Grapefruit |
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