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1. The antidote for beta-adrenergic blockers (8)
3. Before administering this medication, the apical pulse must be checked for a full 60 seconds. Hold this medication if the patient’s heart rate is lower than 60 beats per minute (7)
5. This antilipemic drug lowers lipid levels by inhibiting the enzyme responsible for the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate. This drug should only be used after other lifestyle modifications have been ineffective at lowering high plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein levels. Rare but severe side effects of this medication induced rhabdomyolysis and myopathy (12)
6. This antilipemic drug is a water-soluble vitamin that specifically reduces triglycerides levels in the blood. Warning, this drug has MANY contraindications and can cause hepatotoxicity (6)
7. This antianginal drug functions to dilate blood vessels and because this medication is rapidly absorbed, has a quick onset, is inexpensive, and is easy to take, it is the drug of choice to alleviate acute angina attacks. However, It’s important that patients are aware that they cannot take Sildenafil (used to treat erectile dysfunction) within 24 hours of taking this drug as it may lead to an unsafe drop in blood pressure (13)
10. This class III antiarrhythmic drug is ideal for treating ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and managing supraventricular arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation. But beware, oral forms of this drug should not be taken with grapefruit juice and adverse reactions include a black box warning for pulmonary toxicity (10)
11. This ACE inhibitor has many therapeutic uses such as the treatment of hypertension, diabetes complications, nonfatal MIs, nonfatal strokes, and death from cardiovascular disease. Additionally, this medication reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with vascular disease or diabetes. It is important to monitor patients weight when taking this medication (8)
12. This belladonna alkaloid is an anticholinergic drug that functions by blocking the parasympathetic impulses in both the autonomic nervous system and the central nervous system and is administered when a patient is experiencing symptomatic bradycardia. It can also be used to help reduce respiratory, oral, and gastric secretions and is an antidote for cholinergic drugs (8)

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2. This angiotensin II receptor blocking agent inhibits the binding of angiotensin II to its receptor ultimately preventing vasoconstriction and the aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II. Because this medication has renal protective effects, it is often used for patients with type 2 diabetes. Nurses must monitor a patient's creatinine and BUN levels while taking this medication (8)
4. This direct acting vasodilator is an antihypertensive medication that is used to treat a hypertensive crisis when other treatments are not working. It functions by relaxing arteriolar and venous smooth muscle. When this medication is being administered intravenously it must be kept covered as it is sensitive to light. Beware of the many nursing considerations of this medication (13)
8. This IV administered antiarrhythmic drug is frequently used to treat Wolf-Parkinson white syndrome and is especially effective against paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. When administering this medication, it must be given via rapid intravenous push as proximally as possible followed by a rapid saline flush. Remember, once administered, ECG’s need to be monitored continuously (9)
9. This calcium channel blocker decreases myocardial contractility and oxygen demand and is used in the prevention of prinzmetal angina (9)