Question | Answer |
Nitrates leads to ___ and ____ of constricted coronary arteries. | Relaxation and dilation of constricted coronary arteries |
Nitrates increaese ___ and ____ supply to the heart muscle. | ↑oxygen and nutrient supply to the heart muscle |
Nitrates provide ____ RELIEF of ____chest pain | IMMEDIATE; angina |
Nitrates can be administered in the following 6 forms: | 1. SL
2. PO
3. ointment
4. patches
5. translingual spray
6. IV |
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) and Nitro-bid,isosorbide denigrate are___ | Nitrates |
What are the command side effects for Nitrates? | 1. Headache
2. Hypotension |
What are the side effects/ adverse drug/contraindications reactions for Nitrates? | 1. Flushing, headache, dizziness
2. Head trauma, hypotension, MI |
Toxicity of Nitrates leads to severe ______ which is usually ____ | severe hypotension usu. transitory |
Nitroglycerin SL is the _________ administration of nitroglycerin): | most common |
Nitroglycerin SL may be repeated ever ___ minutes for ___ minutes. If no relief AFTER ____ DOSES IN ____MINUTES CALL 911 | 5 minutes for 15 minutes. 3 Doses; 15 Minutes |
SL tablets should __ or ___when placed under the tongue | sting or burn |
Tablets are only good for ___ to ___months | 3 to 6 |
What is the most common adverse effect for Nitroglycerin ? | Hypotension |
What is the most common side effect for Nitroglycerin? | Headache |
When administering Nitroglycerin you should monitor decrease in blood pressure, decrease in heart rate and any irregular rhythm | Monitor for ↓BP, ↓HR, and irregular rhythm |