Reference no: EM133919054
Questions
1. Differentiate between the terms inotropic, chronotropic, and dromotropic.
Cardiac Glycoside/Digoxin
2. Describe the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, cautions, drug interactions and contraindications of the cardiac glycoside Digoxin.
3. Describe the clinical manifestations and risks for digoxin toxicity including therapeutic drug range.
4. Using the nursing process, develop a collaborative plan of care and identify associated documentation and health teaching required for clients receiving the cardiac glycoside Digoxin.5. Review the clotting cascade and basic functions of platelets.
Coagulation Modifiers
6. Describe the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, indications, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, cautions, antidotes, drug interactions and contraindications of the following coagulation modifying class of drugs:
Anticoagulants (Heparin, Coumadin)
Reversal Drug: Protamine Sulphate/Vitamin K
Antiplatelets (Aspirin, Clopidrogel)
Thrombolytics (Alteplase)
Antifibrinolytics
7. Explain the laboratory monitoring for anticoagulants, including a PTT, and INR.
8. Using the nursing process, develop a collaborative plan of care and identify associated documentation and health teaching required for clients receiving coagulation modifying drug.