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21 Cards in this Set
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Three major cardiac meds?
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ACE Inhibitors, Beta Blocks, Calcium Channel Blockers
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SUFFIX for ACE Inhibitors?
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-pril (The "prils")
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SUFFIX for Beta Blockers
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-lol (The "LOLs")
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SUFFIX for Calcium Channel Blockers
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-dipine in the generic name; or will have "card" somewhere in the commercial drug's name
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How do ACE Inhibitors work (their action)? What Medical DX's do they treat?
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Inhibits Angiotensin Converting Enzyme which stops Angiotensin II creation.
Treats Hypertension and CHF |
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Name some side effects of ACE Inhibitors
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Hypotension, Kidney Failure, Angioedema (facial edema/swelling), Dry hacking cough
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How do Calcium Channel Blockers work (their action)? What Medical DX's do they treat?
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Blocks Calcium Channels which are on the heart and blood vessels.
Treats Hypertension and Angina (chest pain) |
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Name some side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers
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Hypotension, Constipation, Peripheral Edema
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Name some Nursing Implications for Calcium Channel Blockers (what should you keep an eye on?)
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Monitor B/P, Bowels (because of Constipation), Edema
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How do Beta Blockers work (their action)? What Medical DX's do they treat?
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Blocks the Sympathetic Nervous System which DECREASES everything (lowers B/P, pulse).
Treats Hypertension, Angina, Cardiac Arrhythmias |
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Name some side effects of Beta Blockers
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Bradycardia, Low B/P, Depression, Lethargy
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Name some Nursing Implications for Beta Blockers (what should you keep an eye on?)
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Monitor HR, B/P, CNS side effects
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Which type of Cardiac Med must you taper or "ween" the patient off of?
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Beta Blockers - if D/Ced abruptly can cause rebound Hypertension!
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How do Thiazide diuretics work (their action?)
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They increase the elimination of Sodium AND Potassium.
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What Medical DX's are Thiazide diuretics used to treat?
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Edema and sometimes Hypertension
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What are some side effects of Thiazide diuretics?
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ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE (especially loss of Potassium), Dehydration, Decreased urine output
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What are some nursing implications of Thiazide diuretics?
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Monitor I/O, Daily weight, decreased signs of Edema, signs of Dehydration, Monitor Serum Potassium
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How do Loop Diuretics work? (Lasix)
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They cause K & NA to be excreted from the Loop of Henle in the kidneys. Since water follows salt (K & NA) this causes increased urination.
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What Medical DX's are Loop Diuretics used to treat?
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Edema and Hypertension
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What are some side effects of Loop Diuretics?
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Hypokalemia, Hypotension, Dehydration
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What are some nursing implications of Loop Diuretics?
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Monitor I/O, Daily weight, decreased signs of Edema, signs of Dehydration, Monitor Serum Potassium
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