Nicardipine (Cardene)

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Across
  1. 3. _____ for signs and symptoms of CHF and Angina
  2. 4. Increases _____ oxygen delivery with vasospastic angina
  3. 5. Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, ______
  4. 7. _____ IV site must be rotated every 12 hours.
  5. 8. _____ infusion at 5mg/hr
  6. 9. Arm, back, or jaw pain, Chest discomfort, Irregular heartbeat, Nausea, vomiting, Sweating are ____
  7. 11. _____ by 2.5 mg/hr q15 minutes for max of 15 mg/hr
Down
  1. 1. Avoid use with _____ inhibitors
  2. 2. Do not use in conjunction with _____
  3. 6. Discontinue if _____ or tachycardia occur
  4. 10. EKG, Vital signs every 15 minutes, and for extravasation