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
1st line therapy for HTN in african Americans
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers “Are Very Nice Drugs” stands for
Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem
Used in hypertensive emergencies
Vasodialators
Sodium nitroprusside and hydralazine HCl are examples of
Vasodilators
Miscellaneous drug for angina
Ranolazine
Dobutamine is a
Beta 1 Adrenergic
Cardiac glycoside example
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Clonidine is a
Alpha 2 receptor agonist
Alpha 2 receptor agonist that is safe in pregnancy
Methyldopa