Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: 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