Anti-Hypertensives, Negative Inotropes & Chronotropes - Quiz 2 Flashcards
What factors might cause Peri-Operative HTN?
Increased Sympathetic Discharge
Light Anesthesia
Airway Manipulation
Hypercarbia
Hypoxia
Cross-Clamp
Hypothermia
What diseases might cause Peri-Operative HTN?
Pheochromocytoma
Hyperthyroid
MH
Intracranial HTN
Auto Hyperreflexia
What are complications r/t Peri-Operative HTN?
CVA
MI
LV & Cognitive Dysfunction
Pulm. Edema
Inc. Suture Tension
Hemorrhage
What can cause HTN Intra-Op?
Light Anesthesia
Pain
Thyroid Storm
MH
Hyperthermia
Hypercarbia
Distended Bladder
True or False
Calcium Channel Blockers, Alpha 1 Antagonists, Alpha 2 Agonists, ACE Inhbitors, and Beta-Blockers are ALL vasodilators?
False
Beta-Blockers are NOT Vasodilators
What are examples of Alpha-1 Antagonists?
Prazosin & Labetalol
Which medications are Alpha-2 Agonists?
Clonidine & Alpha-Methyldopa
How does direct smooth muscle dilation work?
Intracellular Nitric Oxide - SNP, Nitrates
&
Blockade of Calcium Channels
Captopril & Enalapril belong to which class of Vasodilators?
ACE Inhbitors
Dilating the Arteries reduces _______, while Dilating the Veins reduces ________
Dilating the Arteries reduces AFTERLOAD, while Dilating the Veins reduces PRELOAD
Why is Nitroglycerine NOT considered a Pure Venodilator?
NTG acts primarily on venous system, but ALSO affects arterials
Which medications is considered a Balanced vasodilator?
Sodiun Nitroprusside (SNP) - decreases BOTH Preload & Afterload
What are the Hemodynamic Effects of Vasodilators?
Reflex Tachycardia
&
Redistribution of Coronary Blood Flow
Why can the Redistribution of Coronary Blood Flow be good AND bad?
NTG can improve collateral circulation, but other meds can cause Coronary Steal
Why is maintaining distolic pressure important in the setting of Ischemic Heart Disease?
The collateral heart arteries are super dilated & depend on pressure for perfusion
Why is NTG preferred over SNP for Coronary Artery Disease?
SNP shunts blood away from Ischemic Zones, while NTG dilates only Conductance vessels and moves more blood to the Ischemic Zones
How does Hydralazine work?
Direct Arterial Vasodilator via an increase cGMP
How does Hydralazine affect the Heart?
↑HR
↑Contractility
↑SV
↑CO
↑Myocardial O2 Demand - avoid in CAD
How does Hydralazine affect the Kidneys?
↑Renin Actiivty
&
↑Fluid Retention
What does Hydralazine do to the Blood Pressure?
↓Diastolic BP > Systolic BP
What are complications related to Hydralazine?
↑ICP
&
Lupus
What are the CNS effects of Hydralazine?
Headache
Dizziness
Tremor
What are the CV side effects of Hydralazine?
Palpitations
Angina
Tachycardia
Flushing
What are the GI side effects of Hydralazine?
N/V
Anorexia
Abd. Pain
Ileus
How long does it take for Hydralazine to work?
30 minutes
How long do the effects of Hydralazine last?
PO: 4-6 hrs
IV: 2-6 hrs
The half-life of Hydralazine is ______
The half-life of Hydralazine is 3-7 hrs
How does Sodium Nitroprusside & Nitroglycerine work?
Via Nitric Oxide Pathway
NO –> Guanalate Cyclase –> GTP –> cGMP –> Relaxation
What are the Cardiac effects of Nitroglycerine?
↓Pulm. Vascular Resistance
↓Venous Return
↓Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
Relaxes Coronary Vessels & Spasms
What are the Non-Cardiac effects of Nytroglycerine?
Meningeal Vessel Dilation
&
↓Renal Blood FLow
What is the Onset, Duration, and Half-Life of NTG?
Onset: 1 min
Duration: 3-5 min
Half-Life: 1-4 min
What are the complications associated w/ Long-Term use of Nitroglycerine?
Methemoglobinemia d/t being metabolized by Glutathione NItrate
&
Arterial Tolerance, but NOT Venous
What are the CNS side effects of Nitroglycerine?
Headache
Apprehension
Blurred Vision
Vertigo
What are the CV side effects of Nitroglycerine?
Postural Hypotension & Syncope
Palpitations
↑HR
When should Nitroglycerine NOT be given?
PDE5 Inhibitors
Glaucoma
Head Trauma
Severe Anemia
Hypotension
What are the Disadvantages of using Nitroglycerine?
↓DBP
Tachyphylaxis
Intrapulmonary Shunting
Prolonged Bleeding Time
Reflex Tachycardia
Variable Efficacy
Methemoglobinemia
How does Sodium Nitroprusside work?
Direct Artery AND Vein Dilator w/ a slight ↑HR
How does Sodium Nitroprusside afffect Cerebral Blood Flow?
↑Flow & ↑ICP
How does Sodium Nitroprusside affect the Kidneys?
Slight Decrease or No Effect
What happens if Sodium Nitroprusside is abruptly discontinued?
Reflex Tachycardia
&
HTN
What does SNP do to Myocardial O2 Demand?
Decreases Demand
How long does it take from administration does SNP has its max effect?
2-3 min
What is the Onset & Duration of Sodium Nitroprusside?
Onset: < 1 min
Duration: 5-10 min
What conditions would make Sodium Nitroprusside contraindicated?
Optic Atrophy
Hypovolemia
Compensatory HTN
(AV Shunt; Aortic Coarctation)
Increased ICP
Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment
Which medication has the side effects of Nasal Stuffiness & Increased Creatinine?
SNP