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AntianginalsI
Antianginals and Antiplatelets
Question | Answer |
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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 |