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Contraindications for Arterial Vasodilator Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for arterial vasodilator use as follows: Arterial vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of arterial vasodilators, report this to your physician immediately. Arterial vasodilators are contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of arterial vasodilators in these individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow [...]

Side Effects of Arterial Vasodilators Use

Patient was educated on side effects of arterial vasodilators use as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial vasodilation and reduced resistance to the contraction of heart. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with a rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Increased blood flow out of the [...]

How to Take Vasodilators

Patient was educated on how to take vasodilators as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every [...]

Nurse Teaching on Arterial Vasodilators and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on arterial vasodilators and their mechanism of action as follows: Constricted or collapsed arteries offer more resistance for the pumping action of the heart and contribute towards increased blood pressure. Dilation of arteries results in decreased resistance for the heart, pumping blood into the arterial system. So, more amount of blood can be pumped by the heart with reduced effort. Reduced resistance in the arteries will lead to reduced blood pressure. So, [...]

Nurse Teachings on Class IV Antiarrhythmic Medications-Calcium Channel Blockers

Patient was educated on calcium channel blockers and their mechanism of action as follows: Entry of calcium ion through the calcium channels, into the cells lining the blood vessels is needed for narrowing or constriction of blood vessel, which results in elevated blood pressure. Entry of calcium ion into the SA node cells, which is the natural pacemaker in the body, is also needed to initiate a normal heartbeat in the pacemaker cells. Calcium channel [...]