Term
| Patient not eligible for NTG (Nitroglycerin) d/t: |
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Definition
Med allergy
Erectile dysfunction drugs
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Heart Failure |
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Term
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Definition
NTG 0.4 mg SL PRN q5min 3x
Notify MD if no pain change |
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Term
| NTG administration if pain continues after SL |
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Definition
10 mcg/min drip
Titrate 10 mcg/min q5min until pain free
SBP >90 |
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Term
| NTG administration if pain stops after SL |
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Definition
| Paste 1 in. to chest wall 1 time |
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Term
| Patient not eligible for Metoprolol d/t: |
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Definition
Med allergy
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Wheezing
Heart block
Cocaine/Meth/Crack
Heart failure |
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Term
| Metoprolol (Lopressor) dosage |
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Definition
5 mg IV q 5 min x3
PO 15 min after IV dose |
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Term
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Definition
HR <55
SBP <90
2/3rd heart block |
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