NUR 378 Pharm Study Guide Questions with
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heparin
inhibits conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin to prevent clotting
CBC, aPTT
What 2 labs are critical for heparin?
47-70
What should aPTT be on heparin?
100,000
Below what platelet count should you hold heparin?
protamine
antidote for heparin
2-3
What should INR be on warfarin?
vitamin K
antidote for warfarin
atorvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that lowers cholesterol, prevents CAD and stabilizes CAD
plaques
LFT, creatinine
, What 2 labs should be monitored for atorvastatin?
rhabdomyolysis
dangerous side effect of atorvastatin
60
What should HDL be above?
100
What should LDL be below?
nitroglycerin
antianginal/vasodilator that increases cardiac output by decreasing workload and oxygen
consumption and decreases BP by dilating blood vessels and decreasing resistance
PDE5 drugs
What drugs should NOT be taken with nitroglycerin?
acetaminophen
What can you take to reduce nitro headache?
digoxin
cardiac glycoside antiarrythmic used for heart failure, cardiogenic shock and A-fib
inotropic
digoxin increases force of contraction to raise cardiac output
chronotropic
digoxin lowers HR
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heparin
inhibits conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin to prevent clotting
CBC, aPTT
What 2 labs are critical for heparin?
47-70
What should aPTT be on heparin?
100,000
Below what platelet count should you hold heparin?
protamine
antidote for heparin
2-3
What should INR be on warfarin?
vitamin K
antidote for warfarin
atorvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that lowers cholesterol, prevents CAD and stabilizes CAD
plaques
LFT, creatinine
, What 2 labs should be monitored for atorvastatin?
rhabdomyolysis
dangerous side effect of atorvastatin
60
What should HDL be above?
100
What should LDL be below?
nitroglycerin
antianginal/vasodilator that increases cardiac output by decreasing workload and oxygen
consumption and decreases BP by dilating blood vessels and decreasing resistance
PDE5 drugs
What drugs should NOT be taken with nitroglycerin?
acetaminophen
What can you take to reduce nitro headache?
digoxin
cardiac glycoside antiarrythmic used for heart failure, cardiogenic shock and A-fib
inotropic
digoxin increases force of contraction to raise cardiac output
chronotropic
digoxin lowers HR
