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  1. 3. - B - Medication class that block receptor sites for epinephrine and norepinephrine.
  2. 6. - P - Trade/brand name for an antiplatelet medication prescribed following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
  3. 8. - J - site for central venous line insertion
  4. 10. - F - Loop diuretic used often in the management of heart failure to prevent fluid overload. Monitor K+
  5. 13. - L - Trade/brand name for a common low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) used to prevent clotting. Administered via SQ injection
  6. 15. - V - A lethal cardiac rhythm characterized by disorganized fibrillation within the ventricles
  7. 16. - G - Cardiac ______________. Class of medications with a positive INOtropic effect and negative CHRONOtropic effect
  8. 18. - Q - The portion of the ECG complex that reflects depolarization of the ventricles
  9. 19. - S - Whatever the med is, we'd better get it QUICKLY
  10. 20. - A - antidysrhythmic medication used to manage atrial fibrillation. Also administered for asystole as an alternate to Epinephrine
  11. 23. - H - Vasodilator/antihypertensive used to treat high blood pressure. Causes direct relaxation of vascular smooth muscle.
  12. 24. - E - Also referred to as "adrenaline"
  13. 25. - I - Trade/brand name for long-acting nitrate used for the management of stable angina
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  1. 1. - Z - a prn sleep aid that may be prescribed to your client
  2. 2. - R - ___________statin: a less commonly prescribed statin for the management of high cholesterol
  3. 4. - T - Antipyretic and analgesic, but not effective at treating anginal chest pain
  4. 5. - W - common anticoagulant used to prevent clotting. Monitor INR
  5. 7. - N - Administered sublingually (SL) or via IV for the management of acute angina
  6. 9. - M - Common beta blocker used in the management of cardiac conditions.
  7. 11. - X - lab value that is monitored when a client is receiving IV Heparin
  8. 12. - D - Cardiac glycoside. Monitor levels in the blood to detect toxicity.
  9. 14. - Y - a person who knows a lot about cardiac meds!
  10. 17. - K - Electrolyte that requires close monitoring in clients with cardiac dysrhythmias. A common cause for atrial and ventricular dysrhythmias
  11. 21. - O - The "O" in MONA - an acronym for managing acute angina
  12. 22. - C - Trade/brand name for medication used to treat atrial fibrillation that belongs to the drug class Calcium Channel Blockers
  13. 26. oh - U - A phrase that may be used when a client heart rhythm converts to ventricular tachycardia