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https://bit.ly/NitroprussideNitropressNursingConsiderations Generic Name
nitroprusside
Trade Name
Nitropress
Indication
hypertensive crisis, cardiogenic shock
Action
peripheral vasodilation of arteries and veins decreasing preload and afterload
Therapeutic Class
antihypertensive
Pharmacologic Class
vasodilator
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
