Medication Classes Flashcards

Ends in "Pine"

• Systemic vasodilation by blocking calcium from crossing the muscle and prevents contraction RESULTING IN DECREASED BLOOD PRESSURE

Ends in "olol"

Decreased Heart rate and blood pressure

Ends in "Sone"

Suppression of inflammation and modification of normal immune response

Ends in "sartan"

• Assess Blood Pressure
• Assess peripheral edema
• Monitor for hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)
• Monitor for Bradycardia (Low heart rate)

Relief or prevention of angina attacks. Increased cardiac output. Reduced BP.

S/E: hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness, headache. Monitor BP, pulse before/after administration. Tablet to be held under tongue until dissolved. Avoid eating, drinking or smoking until tablet is dissolved.

Lowering of BP

Assess BP, monitor for hypotension. May cause dry cough in female patients

1. Assess BP, monitor for hypotension

Diuresis and supsequent mobilization of excess fluid. Decreased blood pressure

Assess: BP, pulse, I&Os, daily weights, and K+.

Side effects: electrolyte imbalance -> can cause hypokalemia, May increase BUN

Monitor Apical pulse x1 min before administration. Hold if P<60bpm (adult). Monitor for s/sx of of digoxin toxicity (NVD, yellow green halos). Low potassium (hypokalemia) increases risk of toxicity, so caution when taking furosemide as furosemide can cause low potassium.

Monitor WBC and Blood Glucose. Assess for infection

Assess BP and HR. Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia. Medication can cause bronchoconstriction and patients with chronic respiratory dx will not need this.

Assess BP, HR and peripheral edema. Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia