lenka SRN

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1. Question about meds and PCI

   lenka SRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   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...

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...

3. Question about dopamine

   lenka SRN replied to lenka SRN's topic in Cardiac

   What is the treatment for peripherally infiltrated

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

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...

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...