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AntianginalsI
Antianginals and Antiplatelets
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| relax smooth muscle in blood vessel walls causing vasodilation | Nitroglycerin |
| diation of veins and arteries to reduce cardiac output | Nitroglycerin |
| fast-acting for acute angina | Nitroglycerin (sublingual or chewable, transmucosal spray or tablet) |
| management of recurrent angina, long-acting prep are used | oral, sustained-release or transdermal Nitroglycerine |
| tolerance develops to their hemodynamic effects | Nitro |
| contraindicated in anemia (severe), hypotension, and hypovolemia | NItro |
| cautiously in ED drugs, ICP, cerebral hemorrhage | Nitro |
| when given sublingual, Nitro acts in _____ to ____ minutes | 1 to 3 for 30-60 minutes |
| Topical Nitro lasts_________ but takes ________ to have effects | longer |
| administer Nitro at _________ effective dose | lowest |
| these nitrates cause you to become dizzy or have a severe HA | sublingual |
| Avoid what other drugs while on Nitrates | OTC decongestants, diet pills, cold remedies, and ED drugs |
| You cannot drink what while on nitrates? | Alcohol |
| the bottle of Nitro is like what? | dark in color to protect from sunlight, should avoid heat, and usually don't have child proof boxes |
| take transdermal patch off for how long? | 8-10 hours usually good idea to do during sleep |
| Nurse must use what when administering drug | gloves |
| this Nitrate does not relieve acute attacks of angina | Isosorbide mononitrate |
| this antiplatelet binds to ADP-receptors | Plavix |
| give this if person is allergic to ASA | Plavix |
| this antiplatelet works on TXA-2 receptors | ASA |
| recommended dosage vary from ________ mg/day to ______ in 1 ASA | 81 to 325 |