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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 15th Ed., Hinkle & Cheever | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid

Therapeutic Diets

High Fiber

Low Residue (Fiber)

Low Sodium

Low Cholesterol

Diabetic

Renal

Dysphagia

Diet Education

2 mins

Heart Failure Interventions

Echocardiogram

Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring

High Fowler's Position

Oxygen

Advanced Airway

Diuretics

Beta Blockers

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

ACE Inhibitors

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Pacemaker

2 mins

Left Heart Failure Assessment

Pulmonary Congestion

Pink Frothy Sputum

Wheezing or Crackles

Dyspnea with Exertion

Cough

Fatigue

Tachycardia

Weak Peripheral Pulse

S3, S4 Heart Sounds

1 min

Right Heart Failure Assessment

Jugular Venous Distention (JVD)

Peripheral Edema

Hepatosplenomegaly

Nocturia

Weight Gain

Ascites

Fatigue

1 min

Types of Heart Failure

Left Sided

Pulmonary Congestion

Right Sided

Peripheral Edema

High Output

Unable to Meet Metabolic Needs

1 min

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Ends in "-sartan"

Blocks Angiotensin II Receptor

Hypertension

Angioedema

Renal Artery Stenosis

Pregnancy

1 min

Norepinephrine (Levophed)

Alpha Agonist

Beta-1 Agonist

Severe Hypotension

Decreases Renal Blood Flow

Arrhythmias

Hypertension

Tissue Necrosis

Last Resort Medication

2 mins

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

"-pril" Suffix

Block Renin Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)

Hypertension

Heart Failure

Dry Non-productive Cough

Hypotension

Dizziness

Possible Hyperkalemia

Angioedema

Slowly Change Position

Do Not Stop Abruptly

2 mins

Atropine

Muscarinic Antagonist

Bradycardia

Increased Exocrine Secretions

Smooth Muscle Spasms

Tachycardia

Dry Mouth

Urinary Retention

2 mins

Beta Blockers

"-olol" suffix

Decreases Heart Rate and Contractility

Decreases Peripheral Vascular Resistance

Decreases Renin Release

Hypertension

Heart Failure

Angina Pectoris

Asthma and Heart Block Patients

Assess Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Masking Signs of Hypoglycemia

Do Not Stop Abruptly

2 mins

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Increases Inotropy

Heart Failure

Atrial Fibrillation

Bradycardia

Fatigue

Heart Block

Heart Rate Below 60

Hypokalemia

Monitor for Toxicity and Visual Changes

Digibind

2 mins

Dobutamine

Beta-1 Agonist

Inotropic

Heart Failure

Tachycardia

Arrhythmias

Closely Monitor Patients

Other Meds May Increase Potency

1 min

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

Alpha and Beta Agonist

Anaphylaxis

Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

Bleeding

Cardiac Arrest

Tachycardia

Hypertension

Tremors

Insomnia

Multiple Strengths

2 mins

Sodium Nitroprusside (Nitropress)

Venous and Arterial Dilation

Hypertensive Crisis

Cyanide Toxicity

Thiocyanate Toxicity

Hypotension

Short Term Administration

Light Sensitive, Use Container

Continuous BP Monitoring

2 mins

Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ

Inhibits Reabsorption NaCl and H₂O

Edema

Mild to Moderate Hypertension

Hypokalemia

Hyponatremia

Dehydration

Hyperglycemia

Gout

Sulfa Allergy

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

1 min

Loop Diuretic Education

Furosemide (Lasix)

Heart Failure

Pulmonary Edema

Acute Renal Failure (ARF)

Edema

Notify the provider of weakness, dizziness, or muscle cramping

Increase Potassium Intake

Check BP Daily

Daily Weights and Monitor IandOs

1 min

Loop Diuretics

Thick Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle

Inhibits Na+-K+-2Cl-

Sulfa Drug

Furosemide

Lasix

Ototoxicity from Rapid Injection

Gout

Dehydration

Hypocalcemia

Hypokalemia

Orthostatic Hypotension

2 mins

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Inhibition of Aldosterone

Potassium Retention

Hypertension

Edema

Heart Failure

Hyperkalemia

Endocrine Effects

Avoid Potassium Supplements

2 mins

Magnesium Sulfate

Muscle Relaxant

Preterm Labor Contractions

Preeclampsia

Warm Feeling

Hypotension

Decreased Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRS)

Decreased Respiratory Rate

Decreased Urine Output

Paralytic Ileus

Calcium Gluconate

2 mins

Cardiac Tamponade

Fluid in the Pericardial Sac

Pericarditis

Decreased Cardiac Output

Beck's Triad

Hypotension

Jugular Venous Distention (JVD)

Distant Heart Sounds

Pulsus Paradoxus

Electrical Alternans

Pericardiocentesis

1 min

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