NURS 3210 ALG 4

To prevent overlap or disruption of action potentials

Heart problems, high blood pressure, electrolyte imbalance, certain medications, heavy drinking, thyroid disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and strong emotional stress.

Slowing the heart rate and reducing the frequency of abnormal beats.

<p>Pulmonary toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert the rhythm to a normal sinus rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class II (beta blockers)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing the refractory period of cardiac cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypotension and bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Initiate CPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Calcium channel blocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulmonary toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anti-dysrhythmic medications such as amiodarone</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vital signs, ECG, and cardiac enzyme levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They slow the heart rate and reduce AV node conduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cardiac rhythm and vital signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lidocaine and phenytoin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulmonary toxicity, thyroid disorders, bradycardia, hypotension, SA node dysfunction, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amiodarone's long half-life means that therapeutic and adverse effects can persist for months after discontinuation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supreventricular Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid onset and short duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heart rate, blood pressure, heart rhythms, general well-being, skin color, temperature, and heart and breath sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows for fast circulation to the cardiac tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may take 2 to 3 months for adverse effects to subside after discontinuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anti-anginals dilate the blood vessels, particularly the coronary arteries, increasing blood flow into the heart muscle, which is crucial for patients with angina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assess vital signs and distress level, verify dosage, route, and assist with sublingual administration, and follow up with medical evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medication adherence and lifestyle management are crucial in managing angina, as they help reduce the frequency and severity of angina episodes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is critical for nurses to assess the vital signs of the patient receiving antianginal therapy, particularly blood pressure and heart rate, due to the risk of hypotension and bradycardia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary goal of pharmacologic management of ventricular tachycardia is to convert the dysrhythmia to a normal sinus rhythm or slow the ventricular rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The classification of antidysrhythmic drugs that slow the heart rate and reduce the frequency of abnormal beats is Class II antidysrhythmics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A potential adverse effect of amiodarone therapy is pulmonary toxicity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nurse should assess for signs of toxicity, such as bradycardia, QT interval prolongation, and torsades de pointes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bleeding, blood in urine/stool, petechiae, nosebleeds, and increased bleeding from menstrual cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rivaroxaban is a direct oral anticoagulant that does not require frequent monitoring of blood and dosage adjustment, whereas warfarin requires frequent monitoring, and enoxaparin is administered through painful and inconvenient injections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Double-checking the physician's order, dosage, rate of infusion, bolus dosage, and bolus concentration; properly configuring and programming the infusion smart pump; monitoring aPTT levels; frequent assessment for bleeding; and patient education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>aPTT levels within the therapeutic range (1.5 to 2.5 times the normal control value), and absence of bleeding or signs of bleeding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert the ventricular tachycardia to a normal sinus rhythm and prevent further complications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitoring for signs of bleeding, such as petechiae, nosebleeds, and increased bleeding from menstrual cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Class II antidysrhythmic drugs, such as beta blockers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slowing the heart rate and reducing the frequency of abnormal beats by blocking the influx of calcium ions into the cardiac cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers