ATI RN MEDSURG FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2019- LATEST BEST GUIDE

ATI RN MEDSURG FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2019- LATEST BEST GUIDE Morphine PLUS its role in MI • MONA drugs (Morphine, Oxygen, Nitrates, Aspirin) • Morphine decreases pain PLUS anxiety • Watch WAS respiratory depression • Euphoria • Sedation • NSG consideration: do not give to asthma patient, or if RR is less than 12/min Aspirin-action, purpose in acute coronary syndrome • Antiplatelet aggregate • Prevents vasoconstriction • Administer with Nitroglycerin • Can cause GI upset PLUS ulcers • Tinnitus=aspirin toxicity • Risk WHENEVER bleeding PLUS bruising Nitroglycerin- nursing actions, action WHENEVER drug, side effects • Vasodilator • Reduces preload PLUS afterload • Used to treat angina PLUS control BP • Decreases myocardial O₂ demPLUS • Do not give to male patients who are taking Viagra, Cialis b/c WHENEVER severe hypotension (Orthostatic Hypotension) • HEADACHE=SIDE EFFECT .........................................................................................................................................................continued