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NUR 2032C Nitroglycerin - Ati template
- Course
- NUR 2032C
- Institution
- Keiser University
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: MedicationCarmita Acosta
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Nitroglycerin
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
vasodilators
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
In chronic stable exertional angina, -Treatment of acute angina attack
nitroglycerin dilates vein and decreases -prophylaxis of chronic stable angina or
venous return, which decreases cardiac variant angina
oxygen demand.
Complications Medication Administration
Headache IV(slow duration)
Orthostatic hypotension -PO(rapid onset, short duration)
reflex tachycardia tolerance -Translingual spray (rapid onset,
short duration)
Topical ointment(slow onset)
Transdermal patch(Slow onset)
Contraindications/Precautions
Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in clients who have severe
anemia, closed angle glaucoma, and traumatic head injury
because the medication can increase intracranial Nursing Interventions
pressure. Used lowest dose needed to
achieve a effect.
Monitor vital signs
Interactions
-Use of alcohol can contribute to the hypotensive effect of
nitroglycerin.
-Antihypertensive medication can contribute to
hypertensive effects such as better blockers calcium
channel blocker's and diuretics Client Education
-Avoid the use of alcohol
-Do not stop taking long acting nitroglycerin
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness abruptly and follow the providers
instruction.
Prevention and termination of a cute anginal attack -if pain is not relieved by the first tablet call
Long-term management of Stable angina 911 then take a second tablet. Sit or lay
down when taking tablet or spray
Control of perioperative blood pressure
Control of heart failure following acute MI
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
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