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12 Cards in this Set
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Digoxin, Lanoxin
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inotropic / cardiac glycoside
Antiarrhythmic, slows & strengthens heartbeat. Tx: heart failure SE: arrhythmia Monitor: HR, I&O, weight; ausculate lungs. Watch K levels. Antidote is Digibind. |
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Nesiritide
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is Natrecor
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Nesiritide / Natrecor
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BNP -> vasodilation
Tx: heart failure SE: bradycardia, hypotension Monitor: HR, BP, ECG, BNP. |
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Metropolol
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beta blocker
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Atenolol
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beta blocker
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Metropolol
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Lopressor
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Beta Blockers (Beta-adrenergic receptor blockers)
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Decrease CO & reduce sympathetic tone
End in "lol" DOC for pts. w/ ischemic HD,unstable angina, MI Tx: hypertension SE: bronchospasm, ED, depression, nightmares, may exaggerate HF Contra: asthma Monitor: electrolytes, liver, kidneys |
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Enalapril
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ACE Inhibitor
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ACE Inhibitors (names)
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Enalapril, Lisinopril, Ramipril, Captopril
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Calcium Channel Blockers (names)
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Norvasc (amlodipine), Isoptin (verapamil), Cardizem (diltiazem)
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Calcium Channel Blockers (functions)
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block mvmt of Ca into cells -> vasodilation
Tx: hypertension SE: bradycardia, dizziness, periph. edema, gingival hyerplasia, constipation |
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ACE Inhibitors (functions)
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block conversion of Angio I to II -> antihypertensive
Tx: hypertension, heart failure SE: hyperkalemia, ortho hypo, angioedema, cough, acute renal failure Monitor: K levels, BP, HR, edema |
