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21 Cards in this Set
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Nitroglycerine:
Class? |
Vasodilator
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Nitroglycerine:
Action? |
smooth muscle relaxant; dilation of arterioles and veins in the periphery; reduces preload and afterload; decreases the work load of the heart; myocardial oxygen demand
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Nitroglycerine:
Indications? |
Angina; Ischemic CP; Hypertension; CHF; Pulmonary Edema
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Nitroglycerine:
Contraindicatons? |
Hypotension/Hypovolemia; intracranial bleeding/Head injury; Use of ED drugs ex: viagra, levitra, cialis... w/in 24 hrs
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Nitroglycerine:
Reactions? |
Headache; Hypotension; Syncope; Reflex Tachycardia, Flushing; Nausea; Vomitting; Daphoresis; Muscle Twitching
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Nitroglycerine:
Interactions? |
Increases effect of other vasodilators; Incompatible with other IV Drugs
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Nitroglycerine:
Supplied? |
Tablets: .15mg, .3mg, .4mg (most common), .6mg
Spray: .4mg sublingual IV: (Tridal) varies |
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Nitroglycerine:
Dosage? |
Tablets: 0.3-0.4mg SL; may repeat in 3-5 min to max of 3 doses
Spray: 0.4mg SL; 1-2 sprays IV: 10-20 mcg/min; increase by 5-10 mcg/min every 5 min untill desired effect reached |
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Nitroglycerine:
Action? |
Onset: 1-3 min
Peak Effect: 5-10min Duration: 20-30 min IV 1-10 min after discontinuing |
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Nitroglycerine:
Special Considerations? |
Pregnancy class: C
Hypotension in Geriatric pts; Decomposes in light (needs air tight container); Stinging effect poss. |
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Aspirin:
Class? |
Platelet inhibitor; Anti-Inflammatory
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Aspirin:
Action? |
Prostaglandin inhibition
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Aspirin:
Indication? |
New onset of CP suggestive of AMI;
Poss. Cerebrovascular Accident |
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Aspirin:
Contraindication? |
Hypersensitivity; Active ulcer disease; Asthma
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Aspirin:
Reactions? |
Heartburn; GI Bleeding; Bleeding; Nausea/Vomitting; Wheezing
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Aspirin:
Interactions? |
use caution with NSAIDS (nonsteroid Anti-inflammatory drugs)
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Aspirin:
Supplied? |
Tablets: 65mg, 81mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg, 975mg
Capsules: 325mg, 500mg Controlled-release tabs: 800mg Suppositories: varies from 60mg-1.2g |
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Aspirin:
Dosage Adult? |
Adults:
mild pain/fever: 325mg-650mg PO q 4 hrs AMI: 160-325mg PO (Chewed) |
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Aspirin:
Dosage Pediatric? |
Over 12 yrs:
mild pain/fever: 40mg-100mg /kg/day in divided doses |
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Aspirin:
Duration? |
Onset: 30-45 min
Peak effect: variable Duration: 4-6 hrs variable |
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Aspirin:
Special Considerations? |
Pregnancy class: D
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