Nitro (WK 3)

Question 1

CLASS?

Answer 1

Nitrate & anti-anginal

Question 2

INDICATIONS?

Answer 2

Angina, chest pain of MI & pulmonary edema

Question 3

CONTRAINDICATIONS?

Answer 3

Hypotension, chest trauma, cerebral bleeding, head trauma, increased ICP, SED & hypersensitivity

Question 4

SIDE EFFECTS?

Answer 4

Hypotension, rt side MI or inferior, headache, flushing, dizzy, tachycardia & burning under the tongue

Question 5

ACTION?

Answer 5

Reduces venous tone, causes blood pooling in peripheral veins and decreases venous return to the heart. Decreased peripheral resistance. Dilation of coronary arteries & relief of coronary artery spasm. Vasodilation of cerebral arteries; increase blood flow to brain. Generalized smooth muscle relaxation

Question 6

ADULT?

Answer 6

0.4 mg tablet or spray every 5 min as needed