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'lol'; lower heart rate and b/p
*Contraindicated in CHF except Coreg *Slow the heart |
Beta Blockers
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'ipine'; Vasodilator, lowers b/p
Do NOT affect heart rate |
Calcium Channel Blockers
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'Zosin'; Lowers b/p, does not affect heart rate
Lowers preload and afterload Relieve sx of BPH |
Alpha Blockers
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'pril'; Lowers b/p, not heart rate, Vasodilates by blocking formation of angiotensin 2
Dec. preload and afterload |
ACE Inhibitors
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Nitroglycerin & Isosorbide
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Nitrates
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Watch serum K and Mg with this drug
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Digoxin(Lanoxin)
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What does Digoxin do to the heart??
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Inc. strength of cardiac muscle, and slows the rate of conduction of electrical impulses through the heart.
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When should Dig. levels be drawn?
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At least 6 hours after 1st dose
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Furosemide, Bumetanide, Torsemide=
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Loop Dieuretics
Watch serum K They lower b/p by vasodilation and loss of fluid |
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What is Protamine sulfate an antidote for?
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Heparin
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PTT Time? What does it monitor?
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25-38 seconds
It monitors heparin and how long it takes for the blood to clot |
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PT checked at least monthly for what? What is the normal Pt Time?
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Coumadin
Pt Time 11-15 sec |
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What is the antidote for Coumadin?
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Vitamin K
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This will elevate blood sugar, Watch for low serum K, Give with food, and must be tapered off
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Glucocorticoids
Prednisone, Decadron... |
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2 Types of Long acting Insulin....
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Novolin U(ultralente) Lasts 20-36 h
Lantus(Insulin glargin) Lasts 20-24 h |
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How long does Novolog(aspart) insulin last in the body? What is its onset time?
Rapid, short,intermediate,fast.. |
Lasts 3-5 hours
Onsets in 10-20 min Rapid acting |
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Humalog(lispro) is ________ acting and needed at this time.
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Rapid and needed at the same time as the meal!
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Generally taken twice a day before mealtime
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PreMixed Insulin
Novolin 70/30 Humulin 70/30 Novolog Mix 70/30 Humulin 50/50 Humalog Mix 75/25 |
