lenka SRN

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1. Question about meds and PCI

   lenka SRN posted a topic in CCU

   Hi guys, My patient is scheduled for PCI this morning. His meds include: ASA 360mg PO; Metoprolol 50mg PO, Metformin and Bumex 2mg IV. Which if any of these meds should I hold and more specifically why? I am pretty sure that I should give the ASA but...

2. Question about dopamine

   lenka SRN replied to lenka SRN's topic in Cardiac

   This was a generic question for school from a case study, mcg/min were not given. My assumption is that they wanted us to come up with any concerns related to a patient with chest pain on a dopamine drip and give rationale for our answer. Your answer...

3. Question about dopamine

   lenka SRN replied to lenka SRN's topic in Cardiac

   What is the treatment for peripherally infiltrated dopamine?

4. Question about dopamine

   lenka SRN posted a topic in Cardiac

   Besides dopamine having an inotropic effect on the myocardium. Are there any other specific concerns regarding a patient with chest pain on a dopamine drip?

5. Why order Isordil when weaning off Nitro?

   lenka SRN replied to lenka SRN's topic in General Nursing

   Isordil comes in extended release tabs as well. I was able to speak with a PA and he said that you develop a tolerance to Nitro which is why they would choose to wean the patient off and start them on Isordil 30-60 minutes prior to turning down the d...

6. Why order Isordil when weaning off Nitro?

   lenka SRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   My questions are as follows: When the plan is to wean off Nitroglycerin the MD may order Isordil PO. Why might Isordil be ordered? I have a guess, but many hours of research gone bad and no definitive answer. My guess is that nitro can't be stoped co...