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NUR114 Unit 2

Cholesterol Lab Values
LDL (Low Density Cholesterol)
< 100 mg/dL
HDL (High Density Cholesterol)
> 40 mg/dL Males
> 50 mg/dL Females
Total Cholesterol
< 200 mg/dL
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Statins
Rhabdomyolysis
Hepatotoxicity
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
Decrease LDL
Decrease Triglycerides
Increase HDL
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Fibrates
Indications
Hyperlipidemia
Mechanism of Action
Upregulate LPL
Decreases Triglycerides
Slight Increase in HDL
Slight Decrease in LDL
Side Effect
Hepatotoxicity
Cholesterol Gallstones
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Arteriosclerosis
Arteriolosclerosis
Small & Medium-sized Arteries
Endothelial Damage
Hypertrophy of Smooth Muscle Cell Matrix
Hyaline arteriolosclerosis
Diabetic Angiopathy
Hyperglycemic Injury
Hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis
Malignant Hypertension
Laminated Onion-skin Arteriolar Thickening
Duplicated Basement Membrane
Fibrin Deposition (Fibrinoid Necrosis)
Necrotizing Arteriolitis
Monckeberg Medial Sclerosis
Monckeberg Medial Sclerosis
Medial Calcifications in Muscular Arteries
Greater Than 50 Years Old
Subclinical (non-obstructive)
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Medium & Large Arteries
Intimal Lesion
Elastic and Muscular Arteries
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Atherosclerosis
Very common. Disease of elastic arteries and large- and medium-sized muscular arteries.
A form of arteriosclerosis caused by buildup of cholesterol plaques
Progression is in separate picmonic
LOCATION
Abdominal aorta > coronary artery > popliteal artery > carotid artery
RISK FACTORS
Modifiable: smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (Increased LDL), diabetes.
Nonmodifiable: age, sex (Increased risk in men and postmenopausal women), family history.
SYMPTOMS
Angina
Claudication
Can be asymptomatic
COMPLICATIONS
Aneurysms
Ischemia
Infarcts
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Thrombus
Emboli
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Artherosclerosis Risk Factors
Major Risk Factors
Unhealthy blood cholesterol levels
High Blood Pressure Response
Smoking
Insulin Resistance
Diabetes
Age
Family history.
Other Risk Factors
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Stress
Alcohol
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Primary Hypertension Risk Factors
Excessive Alcohol Consumption
High Sodium Diet
Dyslipidemia
Obesity
People of African Descent
Advanced Age
Vitamin D Deficiency
Reduced Nephron Number
Diabetes
Lack of Physical Activity
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Hypertension Medications
Diuretics
ACE Inhibitors
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Beta Blockers
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers
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Hypertension Assessment
Mechanism
Essential Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Assessment
Headache
Vision Changes
Nosebleed (Epistaxis)
Chest Pain
Syncope (Fainting)
Diagnosis
Average 2 Sets, 2 Minutes Apart
After 2 or More Visits (within 1-4 weeks)
Nursing Considerations
Take BP Both Arms
Common in African Americans
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Hypertension Intervention
Lifestyle Modifications
Weight Reduction and Exercise
Diet Changes
Relaxation Techniques
Smoking Cessation
Medications
Encourage Self Monitoring
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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Ends in "-sartan"
Mechanism of Action
Blocks Angiotensin II Receptor
Indications
Hypertension
Side Effects
Angioedema
Contraindications
Renal Artery Stenosis
Pregnancy
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Alpha Agonists
-RINE suffix
Norepinephrine
Hypotension
Phenylephrine
Hypotension
Congestion
Ephedrine
Congestion
Urinary Incontinence
Hypotension
Epinephrine
Anaphylaxis and Asthma
Hypotension
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Prazosin (Minipress)
-osin suffix
Mechanisms
Selective Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker
Indications
Hypertension
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Nightmares
Side Effects
Orthostatic Hypotension
Tachycardia
Priapism / Inhibition of Ejaculation
Nasal Congestion
Considerations
First Dose Effect
Administer at Bedtime
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Beta Blockers
"-olol" suffix
Mechanism
Decreases Heart Rate and Contractility
Decreases Peripheral Vascular Resistance
Decreases Renin Release
Indications
Hypertension
Heart Failure
Angina Pectoris
Contraindications
Asthma and Heart Block Patients
Nursing Considerations
Assess Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
Masking Signs of Hypoglycemia
Do Not Stop Abruptly
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Cardiovascular Effects of Beta-Blockers
Cardiac Myocytes and Vasculature
Decrease cAMP
Decreases SA and AV Node Conduction Velocity
Lower Blood Pressure
Decrease O2 Consumption
Decreases Mortality Post-MI
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Systemic Effects of Beta-Blockers
Respiratory
Bronchoconstriction
Metabolic
Decreased Insulin
Decreased Glycolysis and Lipolysis
Eye
Reduces Intraocular Pressure
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Clonidine
Mechanism of Action
Alpha-2 Agonist
Indication
Hypertensive Urgency
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Tourette Syndrome
Opioid Withdrawal
Side Effects
CNS Depression
Respiratory Depression
Hypotension
Considerations
Rebound Hypertension if Abrupt Cessation
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HTN Emergency Meds
Nitroprusside
Fenoldopam (D1 Agonist = increases Renal Perfusion)
Labetalol (hybdrid carved in Lab = mixed alpha and beta antagonist)
Nicardipine = CCB
Clevidipine (Another CCB)
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Angina & Treatment (USD SSOM)
Types
Typical Angina
Variant Angina
Microvascular Angina
Medications
Nitrates
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Ranolazine
Ivabradine
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Drugs to treat Peripheral Vascular Disease
Pentoxifylline(Trental TM)
Form of pentoxifylline
side effects of pentoxifylline
Drug interactions of Pentoxifylline
Cilostazol (Pletal TM)
form of Cilostazol
decreases Cilostazol effectiveness
common Side effects of Cilostazol
serious Side effects of Cilostazol
vorapaxar
newer platelet aggregation inhibitor
Antihypertensive vasodilating classes used to treat spasticity of vessels
Calcium Channel Blockers
Alpha blockers
Direct vasodilators
Ace Inhibitors
patient education related to the prevention/treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease
Keep extremities warm
Don't stand or sit in dependant position for long periods of time
control blood pressure
stopping smoking
begin daily exercise
reduce intake of saturated fats
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