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CH 35 Cardiac MED THERAPY ETC

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Name drug therapy for cardiac events   show
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show digoxin/lanoxin  
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antianginals end with:   show
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ACE end with:   show
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show slows heart rate, increases force myocardial contraction = increase stroke volume and cardiac output (CO)  
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show 1) HF 2) a-fib 3) a flutter  
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Cardiac Glycosides interventions   show
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show renal failure  
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Glycoside toxicity symptoms   show
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show > 2.0  
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show nitrates, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers  
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show actual angina episodes and prevention of angina  
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long term drug therapy for angina   show
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show call 911  
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Antianginals nursing interventions   show
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show sit or lie down at onset of angine; place tablet under tongue (tingling means its working), repeat q 5 mins for 3 times; if not relieved call 911; headache decrease with tolerance; take before sex or exercise  
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Mrs. Gorcyca says to keep glycoside tablets in container: what is the rationale?   show
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show you build tolerance  
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show selective beta-blocker, used in hypetension, prophylactically for chronic stable angina  
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nadolol side effects   show
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show 1) hold meds and contact DR. if HF 2) monitor weight (report gain of 3-4lbs) 3) do not dc aburuptly= taper off 1-2 weeks  
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Atenolol action/classification   show
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show calcium channel blockers, dilates coronary arteries, used in chronic stable angina, coronary artery spasm, HYPERTENSION  
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show take apical, VS before admin, smoking contraindicated, ECG may be needed, know toxic symptoms  
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show antidysrhythmics  
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antidysrhythmics action   show
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amiodarone: points mentioned by Mrs. Gorcyca   show
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show Amiodarone has iodine in it. Iodine affects the thyroid (like Goiter etc).  
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show disopiramide/norpace  
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show apical pulse hold if < 60 > 120 (that is what the book says)...  
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show Monitory BP; I&O; weigh daily and observe for edema; change position slowly (severely brings down BP); photosensitivity  
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dilate arteries and decrease resistance to blood flow (reduce afterload) by working against the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone   show
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what does ACE stand for   show
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Ace inhibitors are prescribe for pts w/:   show
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show pril  
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What did Mrs. G say was a side effect of ACE inhibitors   show
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show monitor blood cell count, report changes in urine output because ACE inhibitors cause less fluid retention  
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Why are diuretics given to pts w/ cardiac disorders?   show
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name the 3 most frequently types of diuretics and give a name of a med for each one   show
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What conditions would diuretics be prescribed for other then those who have edema   show
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why is it called Loop diuretic?   show
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DIURETICS: What did Mrs. G say were nursing considerations   show
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DIURETICS: what did Mrs. G say were side effects   show
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drug the PREVENT clot formation by decreasing the ability of blood to prevent clots.   show
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show heparin, LMWH, warfarin  
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show initially: continuous IV drip; STABILIZED: subq  
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what factor is taken into consideration when adjusting the dose of Heparin   show
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show it is never given orally  
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Heparin is used in conjunction w/ what other type of drug   show
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show LMWH (low molecular weight heparin)  
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Example of LMWH   show
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show anticoagulant effect is more PREDICTABLE; SUBQ once or BID; NO NEED FOR CLOSE MONITORING OF aPTT  
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LMWH is recommeded for pts w/ what conditions   show
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show Warfarin/Coumadin  
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show Hep = aPTT; War = PT/INR  
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show Heparin: explanation on next card  
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show Heparin and Warfarin work on different factors of blood clotting. Heparin works quicker so is uesd for immediate purpose. Warfarin takes longer (days) to reach PT/INR therapeautic lvl. Once that is reached then Heparin is no longer needed.  
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Decreases platelet aggregation (prevents platelets from sticking together) Prolongs bleeding time   show
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show used after AMI, prevents futher AMI events and strokes  
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Plavix considerations   show
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Plavix pt. teaching   show
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Destroys clots   show
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Main example of Firbrinolytic mentioned by Mrs. G   show
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show as sooon as there is evidence of clot formation  
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show IV  
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Uses: Fibrinolytics   show
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Inhibits cholesterol lvls from elevating by affecting LDL, HDL, and triglycerides   show
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show adhere to diet and exercise; quit smoking; may need to take w/ meal  
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many lipid lowering agents end w/ ____. Mrs. G says this "ending" is a substance that damages what organ   show
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what tests are done for lipid lowering agents   show
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show Analgesic (Nitroglycerin)  
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show Lowering BP, rising pulse; lie down  
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show take a break  
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When nitroglycerin does not relieve chest pain what is given? What does it do?   show
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show demorol/meperdine  
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Morphine and Meperdine are most effect by what route?   show
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Mrs. G said when giving Morphine to hold if resperations are   show
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show Have a witness, flush, put in sharps  
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Cholesterol intake should be __mg/day. Sodium __g/day.   show
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show sodium  
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show Oxgyen per NC or face mask  
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show Pacemakers  
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show temp and perm  
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name 3 types of temporary pacemakers and describe each   show
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show False: it is subq but through a vein not artery  
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Temp pacemakers are used for elective and ___ situations   show
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T or F: pacemakers increase heart rate beyond set point   show
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Permanent pacemaker battery life is 9-10: true or false   show
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show 24hrs; ambulation and encourage to resume activities  
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Pt. teaching for permanent pacemakers   show
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After insertion of temp pacemaker what interventions follow?   show
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show 1) failure to pace; 2) failure to capture 3) failure to sense  
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show failure to pace  
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what are causes of failure to pace   show
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show lack of pacer spike  
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Electrical impulse from pacemaker occurs but doesn't result in contraction is called:   show
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show dislodged of the lead or pacemaker output setting is too low  
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how is failure to capture recognized   show
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show failure to sense  
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cause of failure to sense   show
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show spikes that fall too close to pt's rhythm  
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show Cardioversion  
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In cardioversion the shock is synced w/ which wave? Why   show
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during cardioversion what did Mrs. G say we need to have at the bedside   show
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If pt is receiving digoxin during a cardioversion, what is done?   show
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what emergency drug is made available for a cardioversion procedure in pts who took digoxin   show
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show right = sternum just below clavicle; left = apex of heart  
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After a cardioversion (the pt was given a sedative) the pt recovered very quickly from the sedative but doesn't remember the event. The nurse see's this as abnormal or normal   show
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