Prepare a chart that identifies the actions, common side effects, and examples of the following classes of medications that affect the cardiovascular system:
Cardiotonics
Antiarrhythmics
Vasoconstrictors
Vasodilators
A drug is a chemical compound that is known to treat diseases in the body. Drugs contain active ingredients that are specific to their receptors and affect the functioning of the cells. A drugs may affect other body systems, which is classified as a side effect of the drug.
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Prepare a client teaching sheet on the following:
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Prepare a client teaching sheet on the following:
> Proper administration of steroid therapy
> Side effects of long term steroid therapy
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