The student will be able to state the dosages and concentrations of each of the CODE Drugs. The student will be able to describe the indications and nursing considerations for each of the CODE Drugs. Amrinone- rapid acting inotropic. Heparin Venous thrombosis and to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Anticoagulant inhibits clotting of blood and fibrin clots.
Hemorrhage, prolonged PTT, GI bleeding, chills, fever, rhinitis, acute reversible thrombocytopenia. Watch for phlebitis, pain or redness at IV site. Monitor for respiratory depression, apnea, laryngospasm, dyspnea, respiratory arrest, PVCs, amnesia, confusion, and visual disturbances. Have emergency equipment available. An easy way to calculate dosage in kilograms is simply to divide the weight of the patient in pounds by 2.2.