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CARDIOVASCULAR & RENAL SYSTEMS Nitroglycerin

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Nitrates leads to ___ and ____ of constricted coronary arteries.   Relaxation and dilation of constricted coronary arteries  
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Nitrates increaese ___ and ____ supply to the heart muscle.   ↑oxygen and nutrient supply to the heart muscle  
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Nitrates provide ____ RELIEF of ____chest pain   IMMEDIATE; angina  
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Nitrates can be administered in the following 6 forms:   1. SL 2. PO 3. ointment 4. patches 5. translingual spray 6. IV  
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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) and Nitro-bid,isosorbide denigrate are___   Nitrates  
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What are the command side effects for Nitrates?   1. Headache 2. Hypotension  
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What are the side effects/ adverse drug/contraindications reactions for Nitrates?   1. Flushing, headache, dizziness 2. Head trauma, hypotension, MI  
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Toxicity of Nitrates leads to severe ______ which is usually ____   severe hypotension usu. transitory  
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Nitroglycerin SL is the _________ administration of nitroglycerin):   most common  
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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  
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SL tablets should __ or ___when placed under the tongue   sting or burn  
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Tablets are only good for ___ to ___months   3 to 6  
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What is the most common adverse effect for Nitroglycerin ?   Hypotension  
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What is the most common side effect for Nitroglycerin?   Headache  
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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  
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