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9 Cards in this Set
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Calcium Channel Blocker (-pine) |
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Proton Pump Inhibitor PPI (-prazol) |
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Beta Blocker (-lol) |
Action: inhibits beta-adrenoceptors thereby reducing some of the body's responses to adrenaline, noradrenaline and isoprenaline - reduces cardiac rate and force of contraction
Nursing Considerations: *check weight and keep a FBC to detect fluid retention *early |
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Antithrombotic (-parin) |
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ACE Inhibitor (-pril) |
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Angiotensin 2 Receptor Antagonist (-sartan) |
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Lipid Regulating Agents (-statin) |
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Thiazide Diuretic (-thiazide) |
Action: Increases excretion of sodium and chloride ions and water principally in the distal tubule, increases excretion of potassium, magnesium and bicarbonate ions
Nursing Considerations: *ineffective if creatinine clearance is less than 30ml/min *caution if used in pts with DM or if receiving treatment for hypercholesterolemia with renal or liver impairment *contraindicated in pts with anuria, severe oliguria, severe kidney or liver failure |
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Benzodiazepines (-lam, -pam) |
Action: Muscle relaxation, sedation and decreased anxiety
Nursing Considerations: *Increased falls risk, *Tolerance of sedating affect may develop, *Contraindicated in pts with COPD, severe liver impairment, hx of alcohol or drug dependence |
