3 Cardiac Meds To Know 🫀DIGOXIN Class: Cardiac glycoside Therapeutic index: 0.5 - 2.0 ng/mL Signs of toxicity: Vision changes & Halos around lights 🫀NITROGLYCERIN Acts by: Dilating (opening) blood vessels to lessen cardiac workload Educate to: Keep in original, dark container Remove old transdermal patch before applying new one 🫀 SPIRONOLACTONE Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic Monitor: Serum potassium (K ) levels; risk for HYPERkalemia #CardiacMedications #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep #Pharmacol

The Digitalis Dilemma - Mastering Digoxin! Digoxin is a potent cardiac glycoside that can be a game-changer in specific situations, but also carries significant risks. Let's recap its key actions and how to handle its toxicity! Digoxin's Dual Power: ➕ Positive Inotropy: It strengthens heart muscle contractions, boosting cardiac output – vital in heart failure. ➖ Negative Chronotropy: It slows down the heart rate and decreases AV nodal conduction, making it excellent for controlling ventricular r