"Elevated" BP Correct Answer Systolic 121-129 and diastolic
less than 80
3 subtypes of antiplatelets Correct Answer Aspirin
Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor blockers
Prototype: Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor blockers
Prototype: Abciximab (ReoPro)
Advantages of Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Correct Answer More
predictable response; dose determined based on weight!!!
Less frequent monitoring
Half-life is 2-4 times longer than heparin
Once daily dosing, SQ
AE for amicar Correct Answer Rapid IV administration may
cause hypotension or bradycardia.
Myopathy is uncommon but should be monitored for because it
can lead to rhabdomyolysis
AE for nitroprusside sodium (Nitropress) Correct Answer
Headache
Flushing
High dose: Thiocyanante poisoning
AE heprian Correct Answer Abnormal bleeding,
, possible allergies (animal products), osteoporosis!!!!
caution with renal or hepatic failure
HIT!!!!
AE nitroglycerin IV (Nytrostat) Correct Answer Syncope
Blurred vision
Syncope
Palpitations
Tachycardia
AE of abciximab (ReoPro) Correct Answer Hypotension
(blood loss),
abnormal bleeding,
back/chest pain,
thrombocytopenia
AE of furosemide Correct Answer dehydration
hyponatremia, hypochloremia, hypotension,
Hyperuremia (causes gout flare ups)
ototoxicity
Hyperglycemia
AE of hydralazine Correct Answer Orthostatic hypotension
Perpherial edema
Blood dysacarias
Lupus like syndrome
AE of tPa Correct Answer transient dysrhythmias;
angioedema and intracranial bleeding are rare
AE spironolactone Correct Answer N/V