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CH 35 Cardiac MED THERAPY ETC

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Name drug therapy for cardiac events   Cardiac glycosides, antianginals, antidysrhytmic, ACE inhibitors, diuretics, anticoagulants, antiplatelets, antifibrinolytics, Lipid Lowering, Analgesics  
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Generic and trade name for cardiac glycosides   digoxin/lanoxin  
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antianginals end with:   olol and remember nitroglycerin  
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ACE end with:   pril  
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How does Cardiac glycosides work   slows heart rate, increases force myocardial contraction = increase stroke volume and cardiac output (CO)  
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Cardiac Glycosides are used for what cardiac conditions   1) HF 2) a-fib 3) a flutter  
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Cardiac Glycosides interventions   1) obtain baseline vitals, ECG and electrolytes before admin of first dose 2) Apical 3) hold and notify physician if less than 60  
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What condition puts pts at risk for Glycoside toxicity?   renal failure  
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Glycoside toxicity symptoms   1) dysrhythmias, 2)pulse < 60 3) anorexia, nausea, syncope, visual disturbance, abdominal pain  
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toxic Glycoside lvl   > 2.0  
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name 3 types of Antianginals   nitrates, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers  
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nitrates are for?   actual angina episodes and prevention of angina  
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long term drug therapy for angina   beta and calcium  
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what did Mrs. Gorcyca say to do if pt at home is using nitrates 3x's and it does not relieve pain.   call 911  
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Antianginals nursing interventions   Assess BP and pulse before admin; apply on paper provided; apply to nonhairy skin, ROTATE sites, DO NOT TOUCH with skin (causes headaches)  
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Antianginals teaching   sit or lie down at onset of angine; place tablet under tongue (tingling means its working), repeat q 5 mins for 3 times; if not relieved call 911; headache decrease with tolerance; take before sex or exercise  
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Mrs. Gorcyca says to keep glycoside tablets in container: what is the rationale?   light and air decomposses drug so keep ORIGINAL container  
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why can't you sleep w/ a nitro patch?   you build tolerance  
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Nadolol action/classification   selective beta-blocker, used in hypetension, prophylactically for chronic stable angina  
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nadolol side effects   hypotension if dc'ed abruptly ****Mrs. G emphasized another drug Propranol is a beta II and causes bronchospasms...DO NOT GIVE TO PT W/ RESPIRATORY Problems  
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nadolol pt teaching   1) hold meds and contact DR. if HF 2) monitor weight (report gain of 3-4lbs) 3) do not dc aburuptly= taper off 1-2 weeks  
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Atenolol action/classification   beta blocker; treats angina and hypertension  
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Diltiazem (cardizem) action/classification   calcium channel blockers, dilates coronary arteries, used in chronic stable angina, coronary artery spasm, HYPERTENSION  
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Review of Glycoside nursing considerations   take apical, VS before admin, smoking contraindicated, ECG may be needed, know toxic symptoms  
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drug class that treat abnormal cardiac rhythm   antidysrhythmics  
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antidysrhythmics action   slows rate of impulse conduction, depressing automaticity, increase resistance to premature stimulation  
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amiodarone: points mentioned by Mrs. Gorcyca   an antidysrhythmia; PHOTOPHOBIA, PHOTOSENSITIVITY, monitor pulse daily, observe thyroid dysfunction, tremors, insomnia;  
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What is the rationale Mrs. G gave for assessing thyroid dysfunction for Amiodarone   Amiodarone has iodine in it. Iodine affects the thyroid (like Goiter etc).  
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used to prevent recurrent PVCs and V-tach   disopiramide/norpace  
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disopiramide/norpace should be withheld if apical pusle is:   apical pulse hold if < 60 > 120 (that is what the book says)...  
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disopiramide/norpace nursing considerations   Monitory BP; I&O; weigh daily and observe for edema; change position slowly (severely brings down BP); photosensitivity  
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dilate arteries and decrease resistance to blood flow (reduce afterload) by working against the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone   ACE inhibitors  
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what does ACE stand for   angiotensin-converting enzyme  
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Ace inhibitors are prescribe for pts w/:   HF, some HTN, and after MI.  
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Ace Inhibitors end in:   pril  
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What did Mrs. G say was a side effect of ACE inhibitors   dry cough  
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ACE inhibitors nusring considerations   monitor blood cell count, report changes in urine output because ACE inhibitors cause less fluid retention  
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Why are diuretics given to pts w/ cardiac disorders?   many pts w/ heart problems have fluid retention. Also more fluid in your blood causes hypertension. So Diuretics are also an antihypertensive drug  
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name the 3 most frequently types of diuretics and give a name of a med for each one   loop diuretics (furosemide/Lasix), Thiazide (hydrochlorozid, Esidrix), Potassium Sparing (aldactone)  
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What conditions would diuretics be prescribed for other then those who have edema   CHF, HTN  
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why is it called Loop diuretic?   loop diuretics work on the kidneys. Remember anatomy that the Loop of Henle is part of the kidney and helps in excretion and reabsorption of sodium/potassium  
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DIURETICS: What did Mrs. G say were nursing considerations   I&Os, weight, encourage POTASSIUM RICH FOODS for potassium wasting diuretics (Loop and Thiazide), INTERVENTIONS for possible hypotension (dangle feet, slowly get up, gait belt)  
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DIURETICS: what did Mrs. G say were side effects   Hypokalemia, hypotension/orthostatic  
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drug the PREVENT clot formation by decreasing the ability of blood to prevent clots.   Anticoagulant: it does NOT dissolve clots just prevents more clots from being made  
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name 3 types of Anticoagulatns   heparin, LMWH, warfarin  
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Heparin is administered initially how? and how is it administered when stabilzed   initially: continuous IV drip; STABILIZED: subq  
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what factor is taken into consideration when adjusting the dose of Heparin   aPTT-activated partial thromboplastin time  
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why are pts hospitalized when taking heparin   it is never given orally  
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Heparin is used in conjunction w/ what other type of drug   Firbrinolytic agents  
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Derived from heparin that prevents clots and blocks formation of thrombin   LMWH (low molecular weight heparin)  
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Example of LMWH   Lovenox  
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LMWH advantages   anticoagulant effect is more PREDICTABLE; SUBQ once or BID; NO NEED FOR CLOSE MONITORING OF aPTT  
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LMWH is recommeded for pts w/ what conditions   DVT; unstable angina; AMI  
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What anticoagulant is can be given orally   Warfarin/Coumadin  
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Heparin is regulated by what while Warfarin is regulated by what?   Hep = aPTT; War = PT/INR  
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When Heparin and Coumadin are being used together, what did Mrs. G say is the usual routine. Warfarin taken away or Heparin is taken away after a time?   Heparin: explanation on next card  
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What did Mrs. Gorcyca say is the rationale for giving both Hep and War together and why hep is taken away   Heparin and Warfarin work on different factors of blood clotting. Heparin works quicker so is uesd for immediate purpose. Warfarin takes longer (days) to reach PT/INR therapeautic lvl. Once that is reached then Heparin is no longer needed.  
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Decreases platelet aggregation (prevents platelets from sticking together) Prolongs bleeding time   Antiplatelet  
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uses of antiplatelets   used after AMI, prevents futher AMI events and strokes  
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Plavix considerations   monitor bleeding time, CBC w/ differential, platelet count. AVOID OTC w/ aspirin or NSAIDs  
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Plavix pt. teaching   report bleeding; keep appt for bloodwork  
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Destroys clots   Firbrinolytics  
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Main example of Firbrinolytic mentioned by Mrs. G   Streptokinase  
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when are firbonolytics best used   as sooon as there is evidence of clot formation  
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how are fibronilytics administered   IV  
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Uses: Fibrinolytics   occlusive stroke and AMI happing right now  
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Inhibits cholesterol lvls from elevating by affecting LDL, HDL, and triglycerides   Lipid Lowering agents  
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Lipid lowering Agents: overall teaching   adhere to diet and exercise; quit smoking; may need to take w/ meal  
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many lipid lowering agents end w/ ____. Mrs. G says this "ending" is a substance that damages what organ   Statin; liver (most work in liver or gut)  
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what tests are done for lipid lowering agents   lipid profile/liver function (serial lab tests)  
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When a pt has an AMI w/ severe chest pain what is given first   Analgesic (Nitroglycerin)  
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What did Mrs. G say about Side effects of nitroglycerin regarding BP and pulse? What is the intervention?   Lowering BP, rising pulse; lie down  
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What did Mrs. G say to remember about Nitro topicals.   take a break  
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When nitroglycerin does not relieve chest pain what is given? What does it do?   morphine = reduces workload of heart, reduce anxiety  
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what is an alternative to morphine   demorol/meperdine  
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Morphine and Meperdine are most effect by what route?   IV  
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Mrs. G said when giving Morphine to hold if resperations are   below 12  
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When you have extra Morphine left over, what are the appropriate actions?   Have a witness, flush, put in sharps  
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Cholesterol intake should be __mg/day. Sodium __g/day.   200; 2  
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When fluid retention accompanies heart problems what is restricted   sodium  
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when chest pain is unrelieved by nitro what is administered   Oxgyen per NC or face mask  
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This device restores the regular rhythm and improve CO and perfusion.   Pacemakers  
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name two types of pacemakers   temp and perm  
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name 3 types of temporary pacemakers and describe each   transq = impluse sent thru skin; transvenous = threaded through a vein into the right side of the heart; epicardial = impulse into epicardial wall during cardiac surgery  
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Permanent pacemakers is placed subq through an artery: T or false   False: it is subq but through a vein not artery  
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Temp pacemakers are used for elective and ___ situations   emergency  
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T or F: pacemakers increase heart rate beyond set point   False  
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Permanent pacemaker battery life is 9-10: true or false   false: 8-10  
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For Permanent pacemaker procedure, pts rest for how long after the procedure? What intervention follows rest?   24hrs; ambulation and encourage to resume activities  
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Pt. teaching for permanent pacemakers   how to take pulse, and proper rest  
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After insertion of temp pacemaker what interventions follow?   microshock precautions; portable ECG when transporting pt; a nurse must be in attendance  
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name 3 major problems that occur w/ pacemakers   1) failure to pace; 2) failure to capture 3) failure to sense  
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pacemaker did not initiate electrical stimulus is called:   failure to pace  
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what are causes of failure to pace   battery failure; lead wire displacement  
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how can you recognize that failure to pace occurs on an ECG   lack of pacer spike  
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Electrical impulse from pacemaker occurs but doesn't result in contraction is called:   failure to capture  
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causes of failure to capture   dislodged of the lead or pacemaker output setting is too low  
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how is failure to capture recognized   presence of spike w/o ECG activity following the spike= meaning it spikes then there is no P wave or QRS complex  
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pacemaker initiates impulse when not needed   failure to sense  
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cause of failure to sense   displacement of the electrode  
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how can you regonize failure to sense   spikes that fall too close to pt's rhythm  
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Delivery of a sync shock to terminate atrial or ventricular tachy (abnormal rapid heart rhythms)   Cardioversion  
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In cardioversion the shock is synced w/ which wave? Why   R to avoid shocking during the vulnerable T. Means that T waves is when ventricles are at rest. If shock is delivered you can cause V Fib  
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during cardioversion what did Mrs. G say we need to have at the bedside   emergency equipment  
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If pt is receiving digoxin during a cardioversion, what is done?   drug is held for 24 hours  
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what emergency drug is made available for a cardioversion procedure in pts who took digoxin   digiband (thanks Bryce)  
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During cardioversion the electrodes are placed where?   right = sternum just below clavicle; left = apex of heart  
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After a cardioversion (the pt was given a sedative) the pt recovered very quickly from the sedative but doesn't remember the event. The nurse see's this as abnormal or normal   Normal: in cardiversions pts usually recover quickly from sedatives and do not remember the event  
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