Antianginal Nitrates

Question 1

Antianginals do what?

Answer 1

treat Angina Pectoris; dilate vessels; increase blood flow; increase O2 perfusion; decrease cardiac O2 demand

Question 2

Narrowing of coronary artery by plaque occlusion has these effects

Answer 2

decreased blood flow to heart; chest pain

Question 3

name 3 types of antianginal drugs

Answer 3

nitrates; beta blockers LOLS; calcium channel blockers PINES

Question 4

action of nitrates

Answer 4

relax vessel; vasodilate; decrease cardiac workload

Question 5

3 examples of nitrates

Answer 5

nitroglycerin NTG, isosorbide, mononitrate imdur

Question 6

route

Answer 6

PO, SL, ointment, transdermal

Question 7

SL dosage

Answer 7

0.3, 0.4, 0.6 mg; repeat q5min x3 PRN

Question 8

SL Onset, Peak, Duration

Answer 8

Onset 1-3 min; Peak 4 min; Duration 20-30 min

Question 9

nitrate s/e

Answer 9

HA, hypotension, dizziness d/t peripheral vasodilation (venous and arterial)

Question 10

nitrate nsg responsibility

Answer 10

potentiate hypotension with Viagra and antiHTN drugs; keep in air tight container; do NOT admin with pt standing up; change position slowly; sip of water for dry mouth; offer tylenol for HA r/t nitroglycerin NTG

Question 11

nitrate herbal interaction with

Answer 11

hawthorn; potentiate hypotension