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8 Cards in this Set
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Nitroglycerin transdermal |
(Antihypertensive,vasodilator, antianginal) prevents acute anginal attacks * monitor heart and breath sounds, check vitals before every dosage |
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Digoxin |
(Antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic) treats mild to moderate HF * monitor potassium, hypokalemia predisposes to digitalis toxicity and serious arrhythmias |
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Enoxaparin |
(Antithrombotic) used to prevent DVT * monitor for bleeding and check potassium levels |
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Heparin |
(Anticoagulant) prevents and treat peripheral arterial embolism, pulm. Embolism, A. Fib., and venous thrombosis
*monitor for bleeding |
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Plavix |
(Platelet aggregation inhibitor) used to treat thrombotic events such as stroke or MI * prolongs bleeding time so watch closely for bleeding |
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Warfarin |
(Anticoagulant) prevents or treats pulm. Embolism, recurrent MI and complications from A.fib or MI * monitor INR and watch closely for bleeding |
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Phenytoin |
(Anticonvulsant) used to treat seizures
* monitor BP and ECG tracings |
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Gabapentin |
(Anticonvulsant) treats seizures and restless leg syndrome
* monitor renal function tests, if you DC or switch anticonvulsant expect to change gradually over a week. |
