♡ Failure Flashcards
1
Q
Inotropic Drugs
A
increases force of myocardial contraction
Increases CO and decreases HR
2
Q
Chronotropic Drugs
A
Increase HR
3
Q
Dromotropic Drugs
A
Accelerate cardiac conduction
4
Q
hyperkalemia s/s
A
numbness/tingling & paresthesia in hands & feet
5
Q
Monitor HR/BP with what med?
A
Beta Blocker
6
Q
Monitor HR with what med?
A
ACE inhibitors; ARBs–working through kidney’s not ♡
7
Q
PDIs do what? which does what?
A
Increases cAMP
+ inotropic response & vasodilation
8
Q
What will digoxin cause?
A
Bradycardia
9
Q
Digoxin toxicity–levels less than 3.5
A
ADMIN K+ IV or by mouth
10
Q
Digoxin toxicity–levels >5.0
A
DO not give K
11
Q
If admin IV digoxin–
A
infuse over at least 5 min; 10-15 who have pulmonary edema
