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Cardiac Meds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| considerations for administering ACE inhibitors? | Monitor for angioedema, hyperkalemia, weight/fluid overload, ortho BP |
| considerations for ARBs? | liver/renal disorder, NSAIDS decrease effectiveness, no lithium, pregnancy |
| considerations for beta blockers? | hold for brady, may mask hypoglycemia, CCB's intensify effect, caution with asthma |
| considerations for Calcium Channel Blockers? | eat freq small meals, monitor electrolytes and renal function, visual disturbances, no grapefruit |
| considerations for methyldopa? | MAOIs can amplify effects, direct coombs test at 6mos & 12mos, CBC, Liver function tests |
| considerations for milrinone? | hypokalemia, thirst, weakness, monitor i/o, weight, renal fnx, electrolyte |