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CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICATION STUDY Choose at least two medications from each categoty. Complete the chart below using a medication resource. Classification_ Medication Action NursingConsideration(s) Potential Adverse Effects-一 cardiotonic Lanoxin Lanoxicap Inderal uinicline Aldonet Colagres antiarhythmic antihypertensive calicum channel Calan blocker Pro card, ACB inhibitoriinpn Lisinopri Prooanolol Tenormin beta blocker Nitro-Bil vasodilatorNt oet Coumadin epinin anticoagulant

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1. a,b: LANOXIN AND LANOXICAP (DIGOXIN) :

ACTION - Lanoxin makes heartbeat stronger with a normal heat rate, decreases conduction of SA and AV nodes, increases myocardial contraction force. It is used to treat heart problems like atrial fibrillation, heart failure. It is administered though oral or Intravenous routes.

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS - Before administering of lanoxin check for apical pulse for 1 minute

- Check for the pulse rate, if the pulse rate is less than 60 beats per minute hold the medication and inform to physician.

ADVERSE EFFECTS - Bradycardia, Arrhythmias, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Blurred vision

2.a. INDERAL (PROPRANOLOL)

ACTION - Inderal is a anti arrhythmatic drug which is used to control high blood pressure

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS - Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and pulse

- Monitor for fluid overload

- Check the weight daily

- Maintain fluid intake and output chart

ADVERSE EFFECTS - Congestive heart failure, bradycardia, erectile dysfunction, fatigue

b. QUINIDINE

ACTION - Quinidine is used to prevent ventricular arrhythmias, used to treat for short QT syndrome, blocks cardiac sodium channels

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS - Check for apical pulse, blood pressure before administering of medication

- Teach patient to take quinidine with a full glass of water on empty stomach for better absorption

- If Gastro intestinal symptoms raise administer medication with food to patient.

ADVERSE EFFECTS -Skin rash, thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia, syncope, fever.

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