1. Digoxin ā therapeutic level and antidote?
Therapeutic level: 0.5-2.0 ng/mL\nToxic: >2.0 ng/mL\nANTIDOTE: Digibind (Digoxin Immune Fab)\nHold if apical pulse <60 bpm\nMonitor potassium ā hypokalemia increases toxicity
2. Warfarin ā therapeutic INR and antidote?
Therapeutic INR: 2-3 (DVT/AF)\nMechanical valves: 2.5-3.5\nANTIDOTE: Vitamin K\nSevere bleeding: 4-factor PCC or FFP\nHold if INR >4
3. Heparin ā therapeutic aPTT and antidote?
Therapeutic aPTT: 60-100 seconds (1.5-2.5x normal)\nANTIDOTE: Protamine sulfate\nNever give IM ā IV or SubQ only\nWatch for HIT (days 4-14) ā platelet drop >50%
4. Lisinopril ā drug class and key nursing consideration?
Class: ACE Inhibitor\nKey considerations:\n⢠HOLD if SBP <90\n⢠Monitor potassium (hyperkalemia risk)\n⢠Dry cough = most common side effect\n⢠STOP if angioedema occurs\n⢠PREGNANCY CATEGORY D ā teratogenic
5. Metoprolol ā when do you HOLD this medication?
HOLD metoprolol if:\n⢠Apical pulse <60 bpm\n⢠SBP <90 mmHg\n⢠Signs of decompensated heart failure\nNEVER stop abruptly ā taper over 1-2 weeks to prevent rebound hypertension/angina
6. Furosemide (Lasix) ā most important electrolyte to monitor?
POTASSIUM ā Furosemide is a loop diuretic that causes potassium wasting (hypokalemia)\nMonitor: K+, Na+, Mg2+, BUN, creatinine\nGive in morning (prevent nocturia)\nIV push: no faster than 20mg/min (prevents ototoxicity)
7. Amiodarone ā most serious side effect?
PULMONARY TOXICITY ā can be irreversible and fatal\nAlso: thyroid dysfunction (hypo OR hyper), hepatotoxicity, corneal deposits, photosensitivity\nMonitor: TSH, LFTs every 6 months, annual CXR\nVery long half-life: 40-55 days
8. What are signs of digoxin toxicity?
EARLY signs:\n⢠Nausea, vomiting, anorexia (GI first!)\n⢠Visual changes: yellow-green halos\nLATE signs:\n⢠Bradycardia, heart blocks\n⢠Life-threatening arrhythmias\nRisk increased by: hypokalemia, renal failure, elderly