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sign of HF
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rapid pulse
fatigue cough dyspnea |
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diltiazem (Cardizem)
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calcium channel blockers
antidysrhythmic: angina, HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias, AFib, AFlutter, SVT |
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amiodarone (Cordarone)
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calcium channel blockers
antidysrhythmic: difficult-to-control AF |
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varapamil (Calan, Isoptin)
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calcium channel blockers
angina, HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias, A fib, A Flutter, SVT |
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When taking warfarin (Coumadin), what kind of blood coagulation studies should be done?
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PT and INR
(prothrombin time) |
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When taking heparin (Hepalean), what kind of blood coagulation studies should be done?
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PTT
(partial thromboplastin time) |
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the cardiac effects of hypokalemia:
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increased electrical instability
ventricular dysrhythmias increased risk of digitalis toxicity |
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the cardiac effects of hyperkalemia:
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slowed ventricular conduction
peaked T waves on ECG contraction followed by asystole (cardiac standstill) |
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hypocalcemia
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ventricular dysrhythmias
prolonged QT interval cardiac arrest |
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enalapril (Vasotec)
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ACE inhibitors
HF |
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fosinopril (Monopril)
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ACE inhibitors
HF |
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ramipril (Altace)
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ACE inhibitors
HF |
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valsartan (Diovan)
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ARBs (angiotensin-recptor blockers)
HF |
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irbesartan (Avapro)
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ARBs (angiotensin-receptor blockers)
HF |
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losartan (Cozaar)
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ARBs (angiotensin-receptor blockers)
HF |
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captopril (Capoten)
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ACE inhibitors
tx hypertension |
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angiotensin II is a powerful________
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vasoconstrictor
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nesiritide (Natrecor)
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Human B-type natriuretic peptides (hBNPs)
tx acute HF causes natriuresis, loss of sodium in the renal tubules, vasodilation monitor BP, significant decreases in BP may occur incompatible with heparin and most other parenteral medications --> use a spparate infusion line |
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furosemide (Lasix)
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high-ceiling (loop) diuretics
tx fluid volume overload |
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torsemide (Demadex)
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high-ceiling (loop) diuretics
tx. fluid volume overload |
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bumetanide (Bumex)
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high-ceiling (loop) diuretics
tx. fluid volume overload |
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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) (hydroDIURIL)
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thiazide diuretic
tx. older adults w/ mild volume overload |
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metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
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thiazide diuretic
tx. older adults w/mild volume overload |
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sign of hypokalemia
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generalized weakness
depressed reflexes irrigular HR |
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spironolactone (Aldactone)
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potassium-sparing diuretics
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antidote for morphine toxicity
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naloxone (Narcan)
0.2-0.8 mg IV |
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calcium channel blockers
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vasodilation
enhance myocardial perfusion |
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calcium channel blockers
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vasodilation
enhance myocardial perfusion |
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nitroprusside (Nipride)
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afterload reducer
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statins
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reduce total cholesterol
reduce cholesterol synthesis in the liver and increase clearance of LDL-C from the blood |
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antidote for heparin
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protamine sulfate
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antidote for warfarin
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vitamin K
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