GTN

Question 1

Drug Class of GTN

Answer 1

Vasodilator

Question 2

Pharmacology of GTN

Answer 2

Decreases preload, increase venous capacity

Question 3

Metabolism of GTN

Answer 3

Metabolised by the liver

Question 4

Indications of GTN

Answer 4

Suspected ACS
Acute cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
Autonomic Dysreflexia (BP >160)
Irukandji Syndrome (BP >160)

Question 5

Contraindications of GTN

Answer 5

Allergy/ADR
Heart Rate <50 >150
Systolic BP <100
Acute CVA
Head Trauma 
Recent vaigra

Question 6

Precautions of GTN

Answer 6

Suspected inferior AMI
CVD
Hypotension Risk
Intoxication (enhanced GTN)

Question 7

Side effects of GTN

Answer 7

Dizziness
Hypotension 
Syncope 
Reflex Tachycardia 
Vascular Headaches

Question 8

Presentation of GTN

Answer 8

Spray- 400microg/dose

Amp- 50mg/10ml

Question 9

Routes of Administration for GTN?

Answer 9

SUBLING/ IV INF

Question 10

Dosage of GTN

Answer 10

400microg, 5min no nax