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I also have been reading other investigational studies for this drug which include treatment for heart failure and migraines. It has a beta blocker type affect. It still can not be used if the patient is on nitrates. Elaine

Vicky: Thank you for all your time and energy with your reply. I teach this class twice a year so I will certainly use the information next time I teach. One idea I came up with the really worked and maybe you can use it also. I taught the drugs in categories whether they affect preload, contracility or afterload. I had them fold a paper into thirds and label each of the three columns as preload, contractility or afterload. As I lectured on the different drugs, they would write the drugs under the category that they fit into with just a very brief explanation on what they do. Some of the drugs fit into more than one column. When the lecture was complete, they had a list of the cardiac drugs on one sheet with their function. They used this sheet for the other critical care lectures also. I am also going to check out the sites that you suggested. Thanks again for all your help. Elaine

I am preparing to teach a Critical Care Course to new graduate nurses and experienced nurses changing to the critical care field. I am struggling with an interesting way to teach cardiac medications. I am looking for possible games or interactive ideas to reinforce my teaching points that keep the students interested. Thanks for your help.