Antianginal

Question 1

What dis?

Decrease in oxygen supply to the heart muscle resulting in chest pain or pressure

Answer 1

Angina

Question 2

what class is used in the treatment of angina pectoris?

Answer 2

Nitrates

Question 3

What is the action of Nitrates?

Answer 3

Direct relaxing effect on smooth muscle of blood vessels (both arterials and
veins).

Question 4

Nitrates Patient Management

Always take a blood pressure before and after giving medication. If BP is less than ___ systolic do not give NTG.

Answer 4

<100

Question 5

NTG

If there is no improvement in ____-____ minutes call 911.

Answer 5

5-15

Question 6

Can your pt use erectile dysfunction meds with NTG(phosphodiesterase inhibitors)?

Answer 6

NO