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CADSCANS Flashcards

1
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Beta blockers mask the s/s of …….

A

hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes

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2
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End in -pril

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ACE Inhibitors

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3
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End in OLOL

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Beta-blockers

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4
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End in -DIPINE

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Ca Channel Blockers

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Action Of Ace Inhibitors

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Block conversion of Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 ( a potent vasoconstriction) –> vasodilatation thus decreasing PVR (peripheral vascular resistance) –> decreased BP.

Adolsterone is also blocked–> decreased Na+ & H2O retention

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Action of Beta-adrenergic blockers

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Block B1 receptors in heart–> decreased HR, decreased force of contraction & decreased AV conduction

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The action of calcium channel blockers (CCB)

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Block calcium influx into the beta receptors, decrease force of contraction, HR, and PVR.

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8
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Antihypertensive’s

A 
Ace inhibitors (prils)
Beta blockers (OLOL)
Calcium channel blockers (Dipine)
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9
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Metroprolol (Lopressor)

Category

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Beta blocker

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10
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Most Frequent Side Effects of BB

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Fatigue and weakness

Other side effects include headache, Flushing, dizziness, bradycardia, postural hypertension

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Most serious/life threatening complication

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Bronchospasm, bronchoconstriction, congestive heart failure (CHF)

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12
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Propranolol

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Nonselective beta blocker

Blocks both beta-1 and beta-2 receptors

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13
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Atenolol (Tenorim)

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Cardio selective beta blocker (beta-1 blocker) but it boxed beta-2 at high doses

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Coreg (carvedilol)

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Third generation beta blocker blocks beta-1, beta-2, and alpha-1

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15
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Before giving beta blockers the nurse should…

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Obtain BP and Apical heart rate-

hold if SBP </=60bpm

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16
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Instruct patient on beta blockers to…

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Report any weakness, dizziness, or fainting.

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17
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Contraindications for beta blockers

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Bradycardia (Bradydysrhythmias)

AV block

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18
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Aka very nice drugs

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Calcium channel blockers (verapamil, nifedipine, diltiazem)

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19
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Contraindications of Nifedipine

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Hypersensitivity

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20
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Contraindication of Verapamil

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Severe left ventricle dysfunction, decreased blood pressure, cardiogenic shock, or heartblock

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21
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Digitalis (action)

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Increases myocardial contraction, CO
Alters the electrical activity of noncontractile tissues and ventricle muscles.
Inhibits sodium – potassium ATPase.

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22
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Digitalis

classification

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Cardiac glycoside

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23
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Digitalis (uses)

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HF (to improve CO)

A fib & Flutter

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24
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Digitalis

contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, ventricular tachycardia, real insufficiency, hyperkalemia, advanced heart disease, acute myocardial infraction, incomplete atrioventricular block, pregnancy

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Side effects digitalis

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Most common: Fatigue, anorexia, hyperkalemia, bradycardia, dysrhythmias

Other side effects: Dizziness, HA, malaise, muscle weakness, visual disturbances

26
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Nursing implications for Digitalis

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Monitor: the Digoxin serum levels for toxicity; HR hold med & notify MD
DO NOT DOUBLE UP MISSED DOSES

27
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Digitalis (teach)

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Do not double up on missed doses

Recognize and report early signs of hypokalemia and Digitalis Toxicity

28
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S/S: early hypokalemia

A

Muscle weakness

29
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S/S: Digitalis Toxicity

A

N/V/D, blurred or yellow visual disturbances

30
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End in “sartan”

A

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBS)

31
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HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitors end in….

32
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Functions of Ace inhibitors

A 
Promotes vasodilation 
Tx HF
Hypoglycemic 
Decrease remodeling (post MI & HF)
Decrease insulin resistance & progression of type II
33
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Used for the prevention of diabetic nephropathy

A

ACE inhibitors

34
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Side effects of ACE inhibitors

A 
** Hypoglycemia**
Hypotension
***Cough***
Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
35
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TX of ACR inhibitor related hyperkalemia

A

Add a thiazide diuretic

36
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Capozide

A

Catopril + thiazide

37
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Vaseretuc

A

Enalapril + thiazide

38
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Prinizide

A

Lisinopril + thiazide

39
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Do not use ARB with …..

A

ACE inhibitors (prils)

40
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Beta blocker that is safe during pregnancy ….

41
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If you block B1 receptors on the heart…..

A

The HR, contractile state, CO, BP, & workload of the heart decrease

(Cardioselective)

42
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Atenolol, metoprolol, betaxolol, bishop roll, nebivolol are carditis elective at doses under…..

43
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Non–Cardioselective beta blockers cause …

A

Bronchial constriction and exasperated COPD and asthma; Vasoconstrictor fermoral artery and exasperate PAD

44
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Non-cardio selective beta blockers are not recommended for…

A

Patients with COPD asthma

45
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Enoxaparin

46
Q

Lovenox

Classification

A

Low molecular weight heparin

Anticoagulant

47
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Lovenox

Action

A

Potentiates action antithrombin 3, inactivates coagulation factor Xa–> anticoagulation factors;

DOES NOT significantly influence bleeding time, PT, aPTT.

48
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Lovenox DOES NOT significantly influence…..

A

bleeding time, PT, aPTT.

49
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Antidote for Lovenox & Heparin

A

Protamine Sulfate

50
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Lovenox Dose

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30mg BID, 7-10d w/ initial dose w/in 12-24h following Sx

40mg once daily w/in 9-15h

51
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Digitalis (Dose)

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PO 0.75-1.5 mg

IV 0.5-1 mg

52
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Furosemide (Lasix)

Classification

A

Loop Diuretic

53
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Furosemide (Lasix)

Action

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Enhances excretion of Na, Cl, K by direct action on the ascending loop of Henle–> Diuresis & decreased BP

54
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Lasix Dose(PO)

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20-80mg q6-8h

Max 600mg/day

55
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Lasix Dose (IV)

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Max dose 160-200 mg

56
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1 grain

57
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1 dram

58
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1 ml

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15-16 minims

59
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Beta blockers decrease…

A

Decrease HR, myocardial contractility, CO, SV, BP, workload, remodeling, & palpations during panic attacks

60
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Beta blocker eyedrops can cause…

A

Bradycardia and anhedonia

61
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Lipid soluble beta blocker…

A

Propranolol
Timolol
Metoprolol
Pindolol

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