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| ACLS drug, treats bradycardic rhythms |
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| treats A-fib, heart failure |
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| Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors |
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| difference between systolic and diastolic pressure |
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| stimulate the heart to increase the force of contractions, treats heart failure |
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| Nitroglycerin Administration |
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Definition
| 0.4mg sublingual up to 3 doses every 3-5min. |
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Definition
| giving a larger dose initially to produce therapeutic serum levels |
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| 2-5L/min., heart uses 70-75% of O2 it receives |
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Definition
| Digoxin Immune FAB (Digibind) |
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Term
| What are the nursing interventions of topical Nitro? |
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Definition
| wear gloves, dont shave, wipe off old, rotate sites, may oil stain clothing |
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| Symptoms of digoxin toxicity |
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Definition
children= arrhythmias
Adults= nausea,anorexia,visual changes,lethargy,colored/blurred vision |
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| Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Hormone (Natrecor) |
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Definition
| treats heart failure, increases sodium loss |
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| calcium channel blocker, treats A-fib/flutter,Angina,paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia |
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| What are the forms of administration of Nitro? |
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Definition
| parenteral,sublingual,ointment, IV |
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Definition
| 160-325mg chewed to speed absorption |
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| What reduces digoxins therapeutic effect? |
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| Beta blockers, treats dysrhythmias,Angina,heart failure |
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Definition
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| Normal Potassium Serum Levels? |
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| 2-4mg every 5-15min IV push |
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| What are the intended actions of antidysrhythmics? |
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Definition
| restore normal sinus rhythym, heart rate of 60-100 |
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Definition
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| Common side-effects of Nitro? |
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Definition
| headache, hypotension, syncope |
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Definition
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| Normal Digoxin Serum level? |
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Definition
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Definition
| treats ventricular tachycardia |
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Definition
calcium channel blocker, treats A-fib/flutter, hypertension, angina
gel form treats anal fissures |
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| What is the most common cause of anginal pain? |
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Definition
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Definition
| treats dysrhythmias (IV only) |
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| Angiotension (ACE) "prils" treats? |
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Definition
| Angina, Heart Failure (also reduce risk incidence of MI's |
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Term
| What are the universal dilators? |
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Definition
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Term
| Sustained Release Administration? |
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Definition
| PO every 8-12hrs. on empty stomach |
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Term
| What are the cardinal symptoms of cardiovascular disease? |
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Definition
| dyspnea, chest pain, fatigue, edema, syncope, palpitations |
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Term
| Normal apical pulse for adult,child,infant? |
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Definition
Adult=60
Child=70
Infant=90 |
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Definition
| treats A-fib, V-dysrhythmia |
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Definition
| treats dysrhythmias (digoxin induced) |
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