Exam 2 meds Flashcards
(20 cards)
ACE Inhibitors prototype
captopril
adverse drug reactions and interventions for ACE inhibitors
o Angioedema: D/c, admin epi
o Hyperkalemia- monitor K+, monitor S&S hyperkalemia
o Dry cough- notify doctor, stop med
o Neutropenia- monitor WBC q2wk for 3mths
ARBs prototype
losartan
adverse drug reactions and interventions for ARBs
angioedema- D/C, give epi
Calcium channel blocker prototype
Diltiazem
Verapamil
Nifedipine
Beta blockers prototype
metoprolol
atenolol
indications for beta blockers
HTN
angina
dysrhythmias
myocardial infarction
HF
migraines
Glaucoma
anxiety
adverse reactions and interventions for beta blockers
o Reduced cardiac output- monitor, report
o HF- monitor S/S, report
o Bradycardia- withhold if less than 50 bpm, check HR before admin
o Bronchoconstriction (propranolol)- monitor, report
o Glycogenolysis inhibited- monitor BG closely in diabetics
Cardiac Glycosides prototype
digoxin
adverse reaction and intervention for cardiac glycosides
Digoxin toxicity- monitor serum levels of digoxin, draw a level at the same time every time
serum digoxin level
0.8-1.9
S&S of digoxin toxicity
fatigue, weakness, N/V/D, anorexia, vision changes (yellow halo)
organic nitrates prototype
nitroglycerin
administration of organic nitrates
o Sublingual
o Sustained-release
o Translingual spray
o Ointment
o Patch
o IV
HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors/Anti lipemic prototype
atorvastatin
nursing considerations for HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors/Anti lipemic
oral use only
greatest effectiveness if taken at night (with or without food)
Anticoagulant prototype
heparin
anticoagulant adverse reaction and interventions
toxicity- admin protamine
Vit K inhibitors prototype
warfarin
adverse reaction and interventions for vit K inhibitors
toxicity- admin vit K
