NCLEX study- cardiac meds questions with answers

NCLEX study- cardiac medsWhat are the classifications of cardiac medications? - correct answer Cardiac Glycosides Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Direct Vasodilators Organic Nitrate/Vasodilator Beta-adrenergic Antagonists (Beta-Blockers) Calcium Channel Blockers Alpha Adrenergic Agonists Angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitiors Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBS) Direct Acing Vasodilators What are the names of the cardiac Glycosides? - correct answer Digoxin (Lanoxin, Digitek) What is Digoxin used for? - correct answer HF dysrhythmias What are the therapeutic digoxin levels? - correct answer Between 0.5 and 2 ng/ml What electrolyte should be monitored with digoxin? - correct answer K+ HYPOkalemia can increase potential for toxicity What vital sign should be assessed before administering digoxin? - correct answer Apical pulse Hold med if HR <60 Why may a pt receive a loading dose of digoxin? - correct answer Digitalizing dose may be given to get serum levels w/in therapeutic range.