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Ch.38 Cardiotonic
Increased cardiac output to increase force of contraction.
Term | Definition |
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Cardiotonic drugs are used to treat what? | Heart Failure |
A Fib | When the Atria quivers. |
Cardiotonics | Increase force of contraction on the heart. |
Cardiotonic med | Digoxin. |
How is Digoxin taken? | PO/IV : 0.8-2 nanograms/mL. |
Adverse Reactions of Cardiotonic meds | *Visual Disturbances, Headache, weakness, drowsiness. |
Nursing Interventions | Assess : lung sounds, edema, wt, labs. Decrease K+ makes the heart sensitive to digoxin. Check Apical pulse; Hold if <60, or >100. Draw digoxin level: Immediately before the dose is due or 6-8 hrs after administration. No stopping abruptly. |