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Nitroglycerin Flashcards

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Class

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Vasodilators

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Mechanism of Action

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Smooth muscle relaxant acting on vascular, bronchial, uterine, and intestinal smooth muscle

Dilation of aerterioles and veins in the periphery

Reduces preload and afterload

Decreases work load of heart

Decreases myocardial oxygen demand

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Indications

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Chest Pain

Hypertension

CHF/Pulmonary Edema

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Contraindications

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Hypotension

Hypovolemia

Increased ICP or head injury

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Adult Dose

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0.4 mg SL repeat every 3 - 5 minutes

Max of 3 doses

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Pediatric Dose

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Not recommended

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Pregnancy Category

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C

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