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Diuretics (loop)Drug Names
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Lasix
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Anticoagulant Drug Names
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Coumadin (Warfarin)
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Coumadin Side Effects
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BLEEDING due to increased PT
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Coumadin Nursing Implementations
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Monitor PT levels. Bleeding precautions. Teach pt. to avoid foods with Vit. K
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Coumadin Antagonist
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Antidote is Vit. K
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Heparin Antagonist
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Antidote is Protamine Sulfate
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Lasix Action
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Stops loop of henle from reabsorbing water and sodium back to the body
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Lasix Side effects Dehydration,
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hypokalemia, cardiac dysrhythmia, confusion, dizziness
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Lasix nursing implementation
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Monitor I & O, weigh pt, provide Potassium rich foods, Assess K+ levels
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Nitrates Action
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Vasodilator (dilates blood vessels for increased blood flow to tissue)
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Nitrates Drug Names
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Nitroglycerin
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Nitrates Side Effects
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Headache, Hypotension, Dizziness, Flushing
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Nitrates Sublingual
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Take up to 3 tabs 5 min. apart. Call 911 if pain persists
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Nitroglycerin storage
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dark, glass bottle. (when used should tingle under tongue)
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Thrombolytic Side Effects
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BLEEDING due to dissolving clots
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Thrombolytic Action
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Breakdown of clot
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Ca Channel Blocker action
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inteferes with use of Calcium by myocardium
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Ca channel Blocker Names
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nifedipine, Procardia, Cardizem, Verapamil
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Ace Inhibitor- Action
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Interferes with angiotensin which normally causes vasoconstriction
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Ace Inhibitor-Drug Names
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atopril (Capotan), Enolopril (Vasotec) *End in -pril*
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Ace Inhibitor-Side Effects
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Decrease BP,Increase pulse, dizzy, confusion
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Ace Inhibitor-Nursing action
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Teach pt. to rise slowly
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Beta Adrenergic Blocker-Action
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Blocks adrenergic rsponse thus decreases BP
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Adrenergic Blocker-Nursing action
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Take on empty stomach
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Beta Adrenergic Blocker-Side Effects
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Decreased BP, Decreased pulse, drowsy, dizzy,confusion Beta
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Beta Adrenergic Blocker-
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Drug Names Aldomet, Inderal, Atenolol (often end in -olol
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Calcium Channel Blocker-Drug Names
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Cardizem, Procardia, Verapamil Calcium
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Anticoagulant drug names
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Heparin, Lovenox, Coumadin
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Channel Blocker-Side Effects
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Decrease BP and pulse, dizzy, confusion, nausea
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Anticoagulant side effect
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bleeding
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Coumadin Action
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Stops formation of clots ***DOES NOT DISOLVE CLOT*** increases PT
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Heparin Nursing Implementation
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Monitor PTT levels; Bleeding precautions, check BP and pulse
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Heparin Side Effects
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BLEEDING due to increased PTT
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Test used to monitor Heparin
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PTT
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Antidote for Heparin
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Protamine Sulfate
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Test used to monitor Coumadin
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PT
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Loop Diuretic Lasix
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Lasix
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Antidote for Coumadin
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Vitamin K
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Heparin Action
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Stops the formation of new clots ***DOES NOT DISOLVE CLOT*** increases PTT
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Digoxin Action
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Strengthen and slow heart
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Cardiotonic Drug Names
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Digoxin, Lanoxin
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Digoxin Side Effects
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Bradycardia, anorexia, N/V, visual disturbances (yellow/green halos)
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Digoxin Intervention
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Take apical pulse prior to giving and hold if apical pulse below 60 bpm
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Anticoagulant (Injectable) Drug Names
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Heparin and Lovenox
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