cardiac

Question 1

digoxin
lanoxin
cardiac
uses: heart failure

Answer 1

action: increases force of heart contractions, slows heart rate
PO: 0.5 mg - 1 mg
adverse reactions: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
nursing consideration: vital signs

Question 2

metroprolol
lopressor
beta-blocker
uses: hypertension, angina, heart failure, MI, anxiety

Answer 2

action: reduces blood pressure, improves heart function, beta-1 blockade
PO: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg,
adverse reactions: bradycardia, dizziness, headache
nursing consideration: vital signs