Antianginal PINES Flashcards
1
Q
action of calcium channel blocker as antianginal
A
vasodilation of coronary and peripheral vessels to aleviate angina and decrease BP; decrease contractility/workload/O2 need
2
Q
5 examples of calcium channel blockers
A
DILTIAZEM; VERAPAMIL; amlodipine; felodipine; nifedipine
3
Q
monitor what with diltiazem
A
kidney funtion
4
Q
monitor what with verapamil
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s/e BLE edema, constipation, dizziness, HA, hypotension
5
Q
monitor what s/e
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dizziness, HA, constipation, kidney, liver
6
Q
calcium channel blocker food interaction
A
DON’T EAT GRAPEFRUIT; can make BP go up/down
7
Q
how to quit taking calcium channel blockers
A
taper off doses
8
Q
MD ordered BB and CCB. Pt BP is low, hold which?
A
hold the calcium channel blocker r/t action affecting VASODILATION
