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