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what is the mechanism of action of epinephrine?

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  • stimulates the SNS to divert blood to vital organs !
  • effect based on target receptor : beta-1 heart (increases cardiac output) beta-2 lungs (bronchial dilation)
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what drug class is epinephrine?

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adrenergic

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what do you use epinephrine for?

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  • shock !
  • allergic reactions !
  • respiratory distress
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what are some adverse reactions of epinephrine?

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  • anxiety !
  • sweating
  • headaches
  • tachycardia/htn !
  • palpitations, arrhythmias, and oliguria !
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what are some interventions and patient teachings of epinephrine?

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  • monitor v/s, ECG !
  • EpiPen administration !
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what are some contraindications of epinenphrine?

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cardiac disease !

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what drug class is atenolol and propranolol

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adrenergic blockers

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what is the mechanism action of atenolol and propranolol

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blocks stimulation of beta 1 receptors !
- decreases HR/BP !

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what do you use atenolol and propranolol for

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  • hypertension !
  • arrhythmias !
  • migraines
  • angina !
  • heart failure
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what are some adverse reactions of atenolol and propranolol

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  • orthostatic hypotension !
  • bradycardia, bronchospasms !
  • dizziness/fatigue !
  • sexual dysfunction !
  • headaches
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what are some nursing interventions for atenolol and propranolol

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  • assess bp and hr before and after medication !
  • safety !
  • ECG !
  • i/o’s
  • hold if bp less than 60 bpm or if sbp is less than 90 !
  • change positions slowly !
  • avoid OTC decongestants !
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contraindications of atenolol and propranolol

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  • bradycardia, hypotension !
    propranolol : asthma !
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what drug class is atorvastatin and simvastatin

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anti-hyperlipidemic

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what is the mechanism of action for atorvastatin and simvastatin

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inhibit the production of cholesterol in the liver and promote breakdown

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what do you use atorvastatin and simvastatin for

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increased cholestrol

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what are some adverse reactions of atorvastatin and simvastatin

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  • abdominal pain/ cramping !
  • constipation
  • bleeding !
  • muscle pain, hepatotoxicity, rhabdomyolysis !
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what are some nursing interventions/ teachings for atorvastatin and simvastatin

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monitor cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL/HDL !
- no grapefruit juice, notify provider of muscle pain !
- s/s of liver failure - jaundice, GI pain, N/V, yellowing sclera, fatigue

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contraindications of atorvastatin and simvastatin

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  • liver disease, pregnancy !
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what drug class is lisinopril in?

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ACE inhibitor
(antihypertensive)

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what drug class is amlodipine ?

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calcium channel blocker
(antihypertensive)

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what drug class is atenolol and metoprolol

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beta blocker
(antihypertensive)

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what is the mechanism of action for lisinopril ?

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blocks conversion of angiotensin 1 into angiotensin 2
- blocks fluid retention
- blocks vessel constriction

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what is the mechanism of action for amlodipine ?

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  • blocks calcium from entering heart and arterial cells
  • decreasing cardiac workload and causing vasodilation !
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what is the mechanism of action of atenolol and metoprolol?

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blocks sympathetic nervous system stimulation of beta 1 receptors causing a decrease in cardiac workload !

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what do you use atenolol, metoprolol, amlodipine, and lisinopril for ?
hypertension and decrease cardiac workload
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what are the adverse reactions for lisinopril, atenolol, metoprolol, and amlodipine?
all: orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, and dizziness ! ACE inhibitor: dry cough, hyperkalemia ! calcium channel blocker: peripheral edema ! beta blockers: bradycardia, bronchospasms !
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what are some nursing interventions/ teachings for lisinopril, atenolol, metoprolol, and amlodipine ?
- assess bp and hr before and after administration ! - ACE inhibitors: assess for dry cough, avoid OTC meds ! - Beta-blocker: monitor for heart failure ! - do not stop abruptly ! - no grapefruit juice with a Ca channel blocker ! - may combine meds - diuretics !
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what are some contraindications of lisinopril, atenolol, metoprolol, and amlodipine?
lisinopril: pregnancy ! beta blockers: bradycardia, asthma, COPD calcium channel blockers: bradycardia !
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what drug class is nitroglycerine, diltiazem, and amlodipine in
antianginal/ vasodilating ! Nitrate: nitroglycerine ! calcium channel blocker: diltiazem, amlodipine
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what is the mechanism of action for nitroglycerine, diltiazem, and amlodipine
Nitrates: cause vasodilation and increase blood flow to myocardium! Ca calcium blockers: dilated arteries and slows cardiac conduction
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what do you use nitroglycerine, diltiazem, and amlodipine for
relieve angina pain and prevent or treat chronic angina
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what are some adverse reactions of nitroglycerine, diltiazem, and amlodipine?
all: headache, dizziness, weakness, and hypotension ! Nitrates: burning or tingling in the oral cavity Ca channel blocker: bradycardia, edema
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what are some nursing interventions/ teachings for nitroglycerine, diltiazem, and amlodipine
-assess the severity, monitor vital signs ! - nitro admin 1SL q5minx3 ! - lay down after administration ! - stop all activity when taking nitro ! - may take acetaminophen for headaches !
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what are some contraindications of nitroglycerine, diltiazem, and amlodipine
hypotension ! Nitrates: closed angle glaucoma ! interactions : nitrates- ED meds ! calcium channel blockers grapefruit !
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what drug class is warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin, and apixaban ?
anticoagulants
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what drug class is clopidogrel ?
antiplatelet
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what drug class is alteplase ?
thrombolytic (only med that dissolves existing clots)
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what is the mechanism of action of warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin, and apixaban ?
prevent formation of blood clots !
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what is the mechanism of action for clopidogrel
keep platelets from sticking together
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what do you use warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin, apixaban, clopidogrel, and alteplase ?
MI A-Fib stroke prevention prevent PE or DVT !
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what are some adverse reactions of warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin, apixaban, clopidogrel, and alteplase ?
All: bleeding internal/external), bruising ! heparin/ enxoaparin: HIT !
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nursing interventions/ teaching for warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin, apixaban, clopidogrel, and alteplase ?
- PT/INR ( 2-3 goal) for warafarin ! - aPTT/PTT for IV heparin ! - CBC for signs of bleeding !
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what are the antidotes of heparin and vitamin K
heparin : protamine sulfate vitamin k: warfarin
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contraindications warfarin, heparin, enoxaparin, apixaban, clopidogrel, and alteplase ?
- GI ulcers !
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what drug class is digoxin ?
cardiac glycoside (cardiotonic)
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what is the mechanism of action for digoxin?
slows cardiac conduction through the AV node to lower heart rate and increase cardiac contractility !
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what do you use digoxin for ?
heart failure a fib
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what are some adverse reactions of digoxin?
- gi upset ! - visual disturbances, arrhythmias, and anorexia ! sign of toxicity: yellow and green halos, n/v, gi upset !
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what are some nursing interventions/ teachings for digoxin?
- lung sounds, edema, weight, and electrolytes (K) ! - assess apical pulse before admin- hold med if rate is <60 ! - monitor digoxin levels, take pulse prior to taking dose ! - report gi and vision changes
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what are some contraindications of digoxin?
- hypokalemia ! interactions- thyroid hormones !(decreased effectiveness of digoxin) ! - diuretics (increased risk for electrolyte imbalances !
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