Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medications Study Guide PDF
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This document is a study guide on various medications, primarily focusing on cardiovascular, endocrine, and hematologic treatments. Key topics covered include antiarrhythmics, diabetes management, and anticoagulants. The guide includes lists of medications and specific considerations for each therapeutic area.
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**Cardiovascular Medications** - **Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)**: - **Antiarrhythmics**: - **Amiodarone** - **Adenosine** - **Digoxin**: - **Diuretics**: - **Furosemide** - **Spironolactone** - **Antihypertensives**: - **ACE Inhibitors** - **ARB*...
**Cardiovascular Medications** - **Nitrates (Nitroglycerin)**: - **Antiarrhythmics**: - **Amiodarone** - **Adenosine** - **Digoxin**: - **Diuretics**: - **Furosemide** - **Spironolactone** - **Antihypertensives**: - **ACE Inhibitors** - **ARB** - **Metoprolol** - **Statins** - **Atorvastatin** - **Rosuvastatin** **2. Endocrine & Metabolic Medications** - **Diabetes**: - **Glucagon** - **Insulin Mixing** - **Dietary teaching/ herbs to avoid** - **Thyroid**: - **Hyperthyroidism** - **Methimazole** - **Propylthiouracil** - **Radioactive Iodine** - **Hypothyroidism** - **Levothyroxine** - **Steroids** - **Prednisone** - **Dexamethasone** **3. Hematologic & Anticoagulant Medications** - **Heparin**: - Antidote? - Teaching - **Warfarin (Coumadin)**: - **Antidote**? - **Important labs** - **Dietary teaching/ herbs or foods to avoid** - **Bridging therapy** - **Iron (Ferrous Sulfate)**: - **Dietary teaching/ herbs or foods to avoid** - **How to take**
