Cardiac Flashcards

1
Q

Alpha 2 receptor agonist examples

A

Clonidine, Methyldopa

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2
Q

Doxazosin is a

A

Alpha 1 receptor antagonist

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3
Q

Terazosin is a

A

Alpha 1 receptor antagonist

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4
Q

prazosin is a

A

Alpha 1 receptor antagonist

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5
Q

BP med that is safe in pregnancy (alpha 2 receptor agonist)

A

Methyldopa

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6
Q

Alpha 1 receptor antagonists indications

A

Severe HF, symptoms of

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7
Q

Alpha 2 receptor agonist adverse effects

A

orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, (do not stop abruptly = rebound hypertension)

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8
Q

Alpha 1 receptor antagonists end in…

A

-azosin

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9
Q

Causes first dose syncope

A

Alpha 1 receptor antagonists (-azosin)

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10
Q

sildenafil aka

A

viagra

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11
Q

Nonselective beta blocker example is _________, all others are cardioselective

A

Propranolol

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12
Q

Drugs ending in -pril

A

ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitors)

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13
Q

A.C.E. stands for these adverse effects (study tip)

A

Angioedema, Cough, Elevated K+

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14
Q

avoid grapefruit with

A

calcium channel blockers

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15
Q

Causes constipation and nausea

A

calcium channel blockers

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16
Q

1st line therapy for HTN in african Americans

A

Calcium Channel Blockers

17
Q

Calcium Channel Blockers “Are Very Nice Drugs” stands for

A

Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil, Diltiazem

18
Q

Used in hypertensive emergencies

A

Vasodialators

19
Q

Sodium nitroprusside and hydralazine HCl are examples of

A

Vasodilators

20
Q

Miscellaneous drug for angina

A

Ranolazine

21
Q

Dobutamine is a

A

Beta 1 Adrenergic

22
Q

Cardiac glycoside example

A

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

23
Q

Clonidine is a

A

Alpha 2 receptor agonist

24
Q

Alpha 2 receptor agonist that is safe in pregnancy

A

Methyldopa

25
Q

Drugs that end in “-sartan”

A

ARBS (angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)

26
Q

Drugs that end in -pril

A

ACE Inhibitors

27
Q

Nitroglycerin is a

A

Nitrate

28
Q

Isosorbide dinitrate is a

A

Nitrate

29
Q

Indicated use for stable, unstable or variant angina

A

Nitrates (Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide dinitrate)

30
Q

Patient teaching with Calcium channel Blockers

A

Avoid grapefruit, increase fiber and fluid