Cardiac Flashcards
Stage 1 hypertension
130-139/80-89
Stage 2 hypertension
> or equal to 140 systolic 90 diastolic
Thiazide diuretics monitor what electrolyte
Monitor for hypokalemia
Ace inhibitor monitor what electrolyte
Monitor for hyperkalemia, use in high renin states
ARB’s
Think medications that end in “sartan”, use in high renin states
Reserve beta blocker agents for what patients?
Post MI/CHF patients
Ace inhibitors are contraindicated in what patients?
MI, stroke, renal failure patients as examples
BP/statin treatment threshold percentage for ASCVD risk
> or equal to 10%,
BP medication class to avoid in pregnant women
ACE’s and ARB’s
What are the best BP meds for pregnant women?
Beta blockers or Aldomet
Normal total cholesterol level
< 200 mg/dL
Normal LDL level
< 100 mg/dL
Normal HDL level
> or equal to 60 mg/dL
Normal triglycerides
< 150 mg/dL
What are the two high potency statins
Atorvastatin and rosuvastatin
ACE and ARB’s should be avoided in HF patients, why?
Because these medications increase sodium/fluid retention
NSAIDS should be avoided in HF patients, why?
May increase sodium/fluid retention
Intermittent claudication
Associated with PAD
AAA screening
For patients 65-75 years old
What hormone replacement medication is used cautiously in cardiac patients
Levothyroxine
JNC-8 BP goal
< 140/90
AHA BP goal
< 130/80
What three lab elevations are commonly seen in patients taking thiazide diuretics?
- BGL, 2. Triglycerides, 3. Uric acid, think BTU
Two common symptoms in CCB’s
- Leg edema/fluid retention, 2. Headaches
EF % to diagnose HF
< 40%
Therapeutic INR
2-3
