adult health 1- cardio drugs
which actions will the nurse take to support cognitive abilities in clients with Alzheimer's disease?
- encouraging caregivers to promote safe independence -using calendars, clocks, and pictures to support memory -providing a limited number of choices when making decisions
drug alert aceis and arbs
The first dose may be associated with a rapid drop in blood pressure (BP) Immediately report to the HCP and document a SBP < 90 mm Hg place the patient flat elevate legs to increase cerebral perfusion and promote venous return
s/s of digoxin toxicity
bradycardia, heart block, and loss of the P wave on the ECG anorexia, fatigue, blurred vision, and changes in mental status, especially in older adults PVCs are most commonly noted EKG changes
what can lead to digoxin toxicity
hypokalemia
drugs for CHF
loop diuretics triple therapy digoxin
triple therapy for CHF
metoprolol spironolactone ACEIs or ARB