Calcium Channel Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
what actions does CCB have
A
inotropic and chronotropic
2
Q
what class antiarrythmic is CCB
A
class 4 antiarrhthmic
3
Q
what nodes do CCB suppress
A
SA and AV
4
Q
what type of vasodilation does CCB do
A
coronary and systemic vasdoilation
5
Q
which phase does ccb prolong
A
phase 2
6
Q
does CCB affect the ventricle
A
minimally if at all- if is dependent on sodium influx
7
Q
when is verapamil not indicated
A
for treatment of fib associated with WPW or simple atrial tachycardia-beta blockers are a better choice
8
Q
what is used for long standing treatment of cerebral vasospasm associated with neurological emergencies such as rupture aneurisms and neurosurgery
A
nimodipine
