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Pharm 2 Unit 9 section 2 Cardiovascular Drugs
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
03/24/2014

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atropine (IV)
Definition
ACLS drug, treats bradycardic rhythms
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dopamine (Adrenergic)
Definition
treats heart failure
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digoxin (Lanoxin)
Definition
treats A-fib, heart failure
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Definition
treats heart failure
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pulse pressure
Definition
difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
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Inotropic Agents
Definition
stimulate the heart to increase the force of contractions, treats heart failure
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Nitroglycerin Administration
Definition
0.4mg sublingual up to 3 doses every 3-5min.
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Digitilization
Definition
giving a larger dose initially to produce therapeutic serum levels
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Oxygen Administration
Definition
2-5L/min., heart uses 70-75% of O2 it receives
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Antidote for digoxin
Definition
Digoxin Immune FAB (Digibind)
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What are the nursing interventions of topical Nitro?
Definition
wear gloves, dont shave, wipe off old, rotate sites, may oil stain clothing
Term
Symptoms of digoxin toxicity
Definition
children= arrhythmias
Adults= nausea,anorexia,visual changes,lethargy,colored/blurred vision
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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Hormone (Natrecor)
Definition
treats heart failure, increases sodium loss
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verapamil (Calan) PO,IV
Definition
calcium channel blocker, treats A-fib/flutter,Angina,paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
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What are the forms of administration of Nitro?
Definition
parenteral,sublingual,ointment, IV
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Aspirin Administration?
Definition
160-325mg chewed to speed absorption
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What reduces digoxins therapeutic effect?
Definition
St.Johns Wort
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"olol"'s
Definition
Beta blockers, treats dysrhythmias,Angina,heart failure
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Nitrates treat?
Definition
Angina, heart failure
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Normal Potassium Serum Levels?
Definition
3.5-5.5mEq/L
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Morphine Administration?
Definition
2-4mg every 5-15min IV push
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amiodarone (Cardarone)
Definition
treats V-fib
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What are the intended actions of antidysrhythmics?
Definition
restore normal sinus rhythym, heart rate of 60-100
Term
Diuretics treat?
Definition
heart failure
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Common side-effects of Nitro?
Definition
headache, hypotension, syncope
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quinidine (Quinidine)
Definition
treats A-fib
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Normal Digoxin Serum level?
Definition
0.5-2ng/mL
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disopyramide (Norpace)
Definition
treats ventricular tachycardia
Term
diltiazem (Cardizem)
Definition
calcium channel blocker, treats A-fib/flutter, hypertension, angina
gel form treats anal fissures
Term
What is the most common cause of anginal pain?
Definition
atherosclerosis
Term
adenosine (Adenocard)
Definition
treats dysrhythmias (IV only)
Term
Angiotension (ACE) "prils" treats?
Definition
Angina, Heart Failure (also reduce risk incidence of MI's
Term
What are the universal dilators?
Definition
Nitrates
Term
Sustained Release Administration?
Definition
PO every 8-12hrs. on empty stomach
Term
What are the cardinal symptoms of cardiovascular disease?
Definition
dyspnea, chest pain, fatigue, edema, syncope, palpitations
Term
Normal apical pulse for adult,child,infant?
Definition
Adult=60
Child=70
Infant=90
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propafenone (Rythmol)
Definition
treats A-fib, V-dysrhythmia
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phenytoin (Dilantin)
Definition
treats dysrhythmias (digoxin induced)
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