CAD Meds

Question 1

Anticoagulant

When to used

Answer 1

Prevention of clot -mi unstable angina a fib , valve devices
Heparin
LMWH (enoxoparin daltaparin)

Question 2

Antiplatelet

Answer 2

Clopidogrel- don’t take with asa with md neutropenia & thromboctopenia

tocagrel - take with asa no more than 75-100 dyspnea pts with stent

Question 3

Aspirin

Answer 3

Angina
Can make CAD WORST
Also 1 for mi

Question 4

Thrombolytics

Answer 4

Streptokinase, t-pa (alteplase) , anistreplase

6hrs onset
Team cath lab surfer standby
A.e n/v hypotension.
Reverse- amicar

Question 5

Aceinhibtors

Pril

Answer 5

Swelling of face lips hands
Front tx for cHf
Now apricot for cardiac problems
Ramapril- decrease risk mi, cva 25%

Little effect on BP
Stabilize plaque

Question 6

Ace inhibit

Answer 6

Cough and renal function k over

Question 7

Treat hyperlipidemia

Answer 7

3-6 months failed dietary

Question 8

Bike acid sequestrins

Answer 8

CHO MED
LDL-4-7 days
Elevate triglycerides
Cholestramine - give other MED 1hr before or 2 hours after

Question 9

Hmg reductions inhibitors
Statins
Cataracts

Answer 9

Blocks hmg so more ldl absorbed by cells
Works in liver ALT ast
Peak 2-4 weeks 
Take at night 
Headache Gi Lebanese liver test

Question 10

Rhabdomyolysis

Answer 10

Severe notify mf muscle pain weakness fever kidney and muscle damage