Cardiac Flashcards
Alpha 2 receptor agonist examples
Clonidine, Methyldopa
Doxazosin is a
Alpha 1 receptor antagonist
Terazosin is a
Alpha 1 receptor antagonist
prazosin is a
Alpha 1 receptor antagonist
BP med that is safe in pregnancy (alpha 2 receptor agonist)
Methyldopa
Alpha 1 receptor antagonists indications
Severe HF, symptoms of
Alpha 2 receptor agonist adverse effects
orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, (do not stop abruptly = rebound hypertension)
Alpha 1 receptor antagonists end in…
-azosin
Causes first dose syncope
Alpha 1 receptor antagonists (-azosin)
sildenafil aka
viagra
Nonselective beta blocker example is _________, all others are cardioselective
Propranolol
Drugs ending in -pril
ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors)
A.C.E. stands for these adverse effects (study tip)
Angioedema, Cough, Elevated K+
avoid grapefruit with
calcium channel blockers
Causes constipation and nausea
calcium channel blockers