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Med cards week 8


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Nitroglycerin (classification)
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Antianginal, nitrate

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Nitroglycerin (classification)
Antianginal, nitrate
Nitroglycerine (inidication)
Promotes peripheral pooling of blood, reduction of peripheral resistance, and decreased venous return to the heart
Nitroglycerine (nursing consideration)
(Report blurred vision or dry mouth. Both warrant withdrawal of drug) (Do not breastfeed while taking w/out consulting physician)
Lipitor (classification)
HMG-CoA inhibition (statin)
Lipitor (indications)
Adjunct to diet for the reduction of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia.
Lipitor (nursing consideration)
(Do not breastfeed while taking this drug) (Minimize alcohol intake while taking this drug)
Digoxin (classification)
Cardiotonic inotrope
Digoxin (indications)
Rapid digitalization and for maintenance therapy in CHF, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia.
Digoxin (nursing consideration)
(Weigh each day under standard conditions. Report weight gain >2lbs /d) (Do not breastfeed w/out consulting physician)
Lisinopril (indication)
Lowers BP by specific inhibition of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
Lisinopril (nursing consideration)
(Do not store drug in a moist area. Heat and moisture may cause the medicine to break down) (Do not breastfeed while taking this drug)
Atenolo (classification)
Bata-adrenergic blocker
Atenolo (indications)
Management of hypertension as a single agent or concomitantly with other antihypertensive agent
Atenolo (nursing considerations)
(Check apical pulse before giving oral drug, especially in patients receiving digitalis (both drugs slow AV conduction) (Do not breastfeed while taking drug)
Furosemide (indication)
Decreases renal vascular resistance and may increase renal blood flow.
Furosemide (nursing considerations)
(Avoid replacing fluid losses with large amounts of water) (Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sun)
Spironolactone (classification)
Potassium sparing diuretic
Spironolactone (action)
May be used to potentiate actions of other diuretics/ antihypertensive agents
Spironolactone (Nursing consideration)
(Avoid excessive intake of high-potassium foods and salt substitutes.) (Check blood pressure before initiation of therapy and at regular intervals throughout therapy)