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nitroprusside
Trade NameNitropress
Indicationhypertensive crisis, cardiogenic shock
Actionperipheral vasodilation of arteries and veins decreasing preload and afterload
Therapeutic Classantihypertensive
Pharmacologic Classvasodilator
Nursing Considerations• monitor HR, BP, and EKG continuously during therapy • may cause cyanide toxicity • sympathomimetics may decrease effectiveness • PAOP monitoring may help with MI and CHF patients
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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nitroprusside
Trade NameNitropress
Indicationhypertensive crisis, cardiogenic shock
Actionperipheral vasodilation of arteries and veins decreasing preload and afterload
Therapeutic Classantihypertensive
Pharmacologic Classvasodilator
Nursing Considerations• monitor HR, BP, and EKG continuously during therapy • may cause cyanide toxicity • sympathomimetics may decrease effectiveness • PAOP monitoring may help with MI and CHF patients

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