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Indication for Aldosterone antagonists
Class III and Class IV HF
Contraindications for aldosterone antagonists
K > 5.0 mEq/L
SCr > 2.5 mg/dL
CrCl < 30 ml/min
Indication for Beta-Blockers
Class II-IV HF
Beta-Blockers indicated for Heart Failure
Bisoprolol
Metoprolol XL
Carvedilol
If pt on B-Blocker has HR < 55 bpm, __________.
Decrease dose of Beta-Blocker
Indication for Hydralazine/Nitrates
Black pts with Class III and Class IV HF
Sample regimen for chronic HF
ACEI/ARB
BB
Bidil (if black)
Loop diuretics
Digoxin
First signs of digoxin toxicity
N/V
loss of appetite
bradycardia
Associated with cyanide/thiocyanate toxicity
Nitroprusside
Author
adguvetis
ID
162042
Card Set
Heart Failure
Description
NAPLEX study cards
Updated
7/11/2012, 3:38:12 AM
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