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NCLEX Cardiac Medications

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1. headache and palpitation may be seen while taking






2. take atenolol (ternomin) when






3. RAAS suppressants






4. what med can cause tahchydysrhythmias






5. prototype drug of beta adrenergic blockers






6. prototype drug of calcium channel blocker






7. monitor potassium levels while taking..






8. amiloride (midamor)






9. Prototype drug of Alpha 1 Adrenergic blockers






10. alpha/beta blockers are...






11. Parazosin (Minipress)






12. timolol maleate (timoptic)






13. beta adrenergic blockers that treat angina pectoris






14. What treats BPH and hypertension






15. Dont give alpha/beta blocker if pt...






16. direct acting vasodilators (hydralazine) treat






17. ethacrynic acid (edecrin)






18. potassium sparring may cause in men what?






19. blocking the adrenergic receptors that cause vaso constriction will treat what?






20. Side effects of ARBs






21. dopamine






22. Beta adrenergic blockers that dont treat hypertension






23. bumetanide (bumex)






24. alpha/beta blockers can decrease






25. monitor for hearing loss - tinnitus while on...






26. what makes norepinephrine unavailable for use






27. When is the best time to give alpha 1 adrenergic blockers






28. Direct Renin Inhibitor






29. severe depression and risk for suicide are adverse effects of...






30. What to do when Episodes of headache and insomnia while on ARBs occur






31. Take ARBs with caution if..






32. blocking the alpha1 adrenergic receptors will cause






33. blocking cardiac beta 1 receptors cause






34. phosphodiesterase inhibitors increases or decreases cardiac output






35. indirectly increases heart rate (low blood pressure stimulates baroreceptors refles






36. give with diuretics with or without food






37. dobutamine increases...






38. if patient has rheumatic heart disease - tachcardia - or MI dont take what?






39. resirpine (serpalan - resirpine)






40. patient reports chest pain with dobutamine






41. hydralaizine maybe given with What to reduce fluid retention






42. side effect: gingival hyperplasia






43. SLE like symptoms can be seen with overuse of...






44. take metoprolol (lopressor) with






45. side effect:Hyperkalemia






46. check pulse rate before taking what?






47. dont give with high fat meal (slows absorption)






48. Candesartan (Atacand)






49. minoxidil (rogaine)






50. if pulse is below 60 hold on...