Essential cardiac drugs, mechanisms, and nursing considerations for NCLEX prep
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What is the antidote for heparin?
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Protamine sulfate
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What is the antidote for warfarin (Coumadin)?
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Vitamin K (phytonadione)
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What lab value monitors heparin therapy?
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aPTT (activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
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What lab value monitors warfarin therapy?
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PT/INR (Prothrombin Time / International Normalized Ratio)
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What class of drug is metoprolol?
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Beta-blocker (beta-1 selective)
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What is the priority nursing action before giving digoxin?
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Check apical pulse for one full minute; hold if HR < 60 bpm
