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watch out for: orthostatic hypotension…watch blood pressure. Reduces overall HR
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nitroglycerin: sublingual (under tongue) vasodilator (relaxes smooth muscle of arteries and veins) relieves chest pain
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watch out for: patients develop tolerance quickly, may increase HR due to swelling at Lower extremity
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affects therapy by: improves ejection fraction and blood pressure during exercise
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Anticoagulants (warfarin, Coumadin and aspirin) reduce clotting time to prevent DVT
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Watch out: patient may bruise easily with massage
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ACE inhibitor, Calcium Channel Blocker: vasodilator
Diuretics: lower blood pressure by removal of water component of blood, reduce swelling
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Watch out for: changes in electrolyte balance, decreased BP with exercise
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