NUR 339 Final Exam 2

NUR 339 Final Exam 2
1. clopidogrel, heparin
Answer
anti platelet agents
2. anti platelet agents
Answer
Action
act by arious mechanismsto inhibit platelet aggregation, activations, adhesion, andprocoagulant
activity
Use
reduction of incidence of initial/recurrent MI, stroke, vascular death in pts with atherosclerosis
CI
bleeding problems, low platelets, clotting factor deficiencies
3. Captopril (ace inhibitor - pril)
Answer
Action
antihypertensive, block production of angiotensin II -> decrease vasoconstriction -> decreased
after load & workload; decreased aldosterone production
AE
postural hypotension, headache, renal insufficiency PT teaching
does NOT affect HR
4. Diltiazem &Verapamil
Answer
calcium channel blockers
5. Calcium Channel Blockers
Answer
Action
prevent movement of ECF Ca into the cell
- decrease contractility & decrease automaticity & workload by dilating peripheral arteries &
increasing myocardial blood flow by dilating coronary arteries
NI
monitor BP & HR