1
Class: Nitrate
Use: Angina, Causes vasodilation, Pills are sublingual & used for acute angina & MI
Nrsg Considerations: Headache, Orthostatic Hypotension, Tachycarida d/t lowered BP, Keep in original bottle- up to 6 mos, Can be used prophylactic
2
Class: Beta Blocker (Non Selective)
Use: Antidysrythmic, HTN, Slows HR
Nrsg Considerations: Can cause HF, Do not give to pt with asthma, Hold if HR less than 60, Monitor BP
3
Class: Ca Channel Blocker
Use: HTN
Nrsg Considerations: Do not take with grapefruit juice (increases drug levels in the blood), Take with food, Monitor HR & BP
4
Class: Beta Blocker (Beta 1 Selective)
Use: HTN
Nrsg Considerations: Hold for HR less than 60, Monitor BP
5
Class: Loop diuretic
Use: HF, HTN, Causes fluid loss, First drug used to tx High BP
Nrsg Considerations: Decrease K+ can cause cardiac dysrhythmias, Orthostatic Hypotension, Monitor I & O's, & BP
6
Class: Beta Blocker (Beta 1 Selective)
Use: HTN
Nrsg Considerations: Monitor HR & BP
7
Class: Ca Channel Blocker
Use: HTN, Decreases contractility & rate of the heart muscle to decrease the workload of the heart
Nrsg Considerations: Monitor HR & BP
8
Class: Cardiac glycoside
Use: HF by increasing Ca in the heart muscle
Nrsg Considerations: Can reach toxic levels easily, Halo, Blurred Vision, Confusion, & Bradycardia= Adverse Effects with toxicity. Apical pulse for 1 min.
9
Class: Antiparasympathetic Anticholinergic
Use: Given to increase HR with Bradycardia, Given in surgery to dry secretions
Nrsg Considerations: DO NOT give to pt with glaucoma or asthma, For Bradycardia: give 0.5mg q3-5 mins up to 3mg
10
Class: Analgesic & Antipyretic Anti-Platelet aggregate
Use: Prevent strokes/CVA
Nrsg Considerations: Hold for signs of bleeding, Take with food
