Nclex meds - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Alteplase (t-PA) - ANSWER *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - ANSWER *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), primary prevention of cardiovascular dis...

Celecoxib - ANSWER COX-2 Inhibitor BBW Risk of cardiovascular complications Watch for: MI symptoms (nausea, upper back and shoulder pain) Corticosteroids - ANSWER Methylprednisolone Prednisone Dexamethasone Hydrocortisone Treat inflammation and swelling from allergic rxn (could mask infection) common sfx: mood swings Long term: tachy, moon face, weight gai

Alteplase (t-PA) - ANSWER *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - ANSWER *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), primary prevention of cardiovascular dis...

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NCLEX study- cardiac meds Question and answers correctly solved NCLEX study- cardiac meds What 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 nam...

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Alteplase (t-PA) - Answer- *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - Answer- *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), primary prevention of cardiovascula...

NCLEX Cardiac DysrhythmiasSinus rhythm Normal heart rhythm Between 60-100bpm Normal PQRST Sinus bradycardia A sinus rhythm with a rate of less than 60 bpm Normal PQRST Brainpower Read More Sinus bradycardia treatment Withhold causative meds (eg., amiodarone, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc) Administer oxygen Administer atropine 0.5mg IV (given every 3-5 minutes for a maximum dose of 3mg) No improvement = prepare for transcutaneous or transvenous te...