Cardiac Medications Flashcards
Works by increasing O2 supply, and decreasing O2 demand. Relaxes smooth muscle, and dilates all blood vessels. Decreases preload and afterload.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Nitrates
First line drug of choice for chronic, stable angina.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Beta-blockers
Want to taper off this medication because sudden stoppage can cause rebound HTN.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Beta-blockers
Relieved by rest and medication. Caused by imbalance of supply and demand of oxygen.
a. ) Stable Angina
b. ) Unstable Angina
c. ) Prinzmetal’s Angina (Variant)
Stable Angina
Works by decreasing arterial pressure, and decreases myocardial O2 demand.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Short-acting, and is used for acute episodes or prophylaxis.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Nitrates
Used to treat Prinzmetal’s angina.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Works by slowing heart rate, increasing filling time, reduces contractility, lowers the work load of the heart, and causes a decreased effect of catecholamines.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Beta-blockers
Occurs even at rest, and the pain increases in frequency, duration, and intensity. Can progress to MI.
a. ) Stable Angina
b. ) Unstable Angina
c. ) Prinzmetal’s Angina (Variant)
Unstable Angina
This type of medication is contraindicated for people who have COPD and asthma.
a. ) Nitrates
b. ) Beta-blockers
c. ) Calcium Channel Blockers
Beta-blockers
Atypical form of angina that has no identifiable precipitating trigger. Often occurs at the same time of night, and usually wakes the person up.
a. ) Stable Angina
b. ) Unstable Angina
c. ) Prinzmetal’s Angina (Variant)
Prinzmetals Angina
