Medications | Code of Ethics | Disease Processes |
---|---|---|
Name 5 side effects of beta blockers
Hypotension, bradycardia, bronchospasms, wheezing, weight gain, depression, sexual dysfunction, GI complaints
|
What is beneficence?
Having compassion and taking positive action to help others
|
What are the primary risk factors for HF? (2)
CAD and Hypertension
|
What is Furosemide Lasix given for? When do you give it?
Furosemide lasix is given to prevent sleep disturbances and is given in the morning
|
What is fidelity?
Loyalty, fairness, truthfulness to the patient
|
What are signs of increasing fluid retention in HF?
Sudden weight gain of > than 3 pounds in 2 days, edema
|
What are 5 signs of digoxin toxicity?
Nausea and vomiting, anorexia, fatigue, headache, depression, visual changes (double vision, visual halos, etc.)
|
What is nonmaleficence?
Avoidance of harm or hurt
|
What are 2 examples of common drugs taken by patients with HF and what do they do?
ACES- prevent conversion of Angiotensin 1 to 2
ARBS- blocks the action of angiotensin 2, vasodilates |
Name the types of diuretics and what they do
Loop-treat HF by inhibiting the NA/K/Cl transporter
Potassium sparing-reduce fluid volume without causing you to lose potassium Thiazide-Decrease fluid volume and cause blood vessels to relax |
What is the principle that calls for fair and equitable distribution of resources and fair treatments for individuals?
Justice
|
Name 4 symptoms of hyperkalemia
Nausea, fatigue, tingling, arrhythmias, dyspnea, weakness, palpitations
|