Medications we need to know for test 3 and 4
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| Three major cardiac meds? | ACE Inhibitors, Beta Blocks, Calcium Channel Blockers
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| SUFFIX for ACE Inhibitors? | -pril (The "prils")
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| SUFFIX for Beta Blockers | -lol (The "LOLs")
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| SUFFIX for Calcium Channel Blockers | -dipine in the generic name; or will have "card" somewhere in the commercial drug's name
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| How do ACE Inhibitors work (their action)? What Medical DX's do they treat? | Inhibits Angiotensin Converting Enzyme which stops Angiotensin II creation.
Treats Hypertension and CHF
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| Name some side effects of ACE Inhibitors | Hypotension, Kidney Failure, Angioedema (facial edema/swelling), Dry hacking cough
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| How do Calcium Channel Blockers work (their action)? What Medical DX's do they treat? | Blocks Calcium Channels which are on the heart and blood vessels.
Treats Hypertension and Angina (chest pain)
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| Name some side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers | Hypotension, Constipation, Peripheral Edema
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| Name some Nursing Implications for Calcium Channel Blockers (what should you keep an eye on?) | Monitor B/P, Bowels (because of Constipation), Edema
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| How do Beta Blockers work (their action)? What Medical DX's do they treat? | Blocks the Sympathetic Nervous System which DECREASES everything (lowers B/P, pulse).
Treats Hypertension, Angina, Cardiac Arrhythmias
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| Name some side effects of Beta Blockers | Bradycardia, Low B/P, Depression, Lethargy
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| Name some Nursing Implications for Beta Blockers (what should you keep an eye on?) | Monitor HR, B/P, CNS side effects
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| Which type of Cardiac Med must you taper or "ween" the patient off of? | Beta Blockers - if D/Ced abruptly can cause rebound Hypertension!
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