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16 Cards in this Set
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GTN Class |
Nitrate |
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GTN Description |
Special preparation of Glyceryl Trinitrate in aerosol form. |
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GTN Presentation |
Aerosol Spray Metered Dose 0.4mg |
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GTN Administration |
Sublingual |
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GTN Indications |
Angina/Suspected MI Pulmonary Oedema |
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GTN Contra Indications |
SBP <90mmHg Viagra taken in previous 24 hours Severe mitral stenosis KSAR |
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GTN Dosages |
Angina/MI - 0.4mg sublingual (Repeat 3-5mins Max 1.2 Pulmonary Oedema 0.8mg (Repeat x1 prn) |
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GTN Pharmacology |
Vasodilator. Releases Nitric Oxide. Dilates coronary arteries and systemic veins, increasing blood flow to myocardium and reducing venous return to heart. |
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GTN Side Effects |
Headache Transient Hypotension Flushing Dizziness |
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GTN Additional Information |
Caution with inferior wall MI with right ventricular involvement as this may lead to profound hypotension. |
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O2 Class |
Gas |
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O2 Descriptions |
Odourless Tasteless Colourless |
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O2 Presentation |
D E F and CD |
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O2 Administration |
Inhalation |
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O2 Indications |
SP02 readings |
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O2 Contra-Indications |
Bleomycin |
