Cardiac vocab Flashcards
1
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pharmakokinetic
A
chemical action
2
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pharmakodyanmics
A
effect of drug
3
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inotropic
A
affect on the force of muscle contration
4
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chronotropic
A
affect on the heart’s rate
5
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dromotropic
A
affect on the conductivity or impulse
6
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preload
A
amount stretch d/t volume; affected by diuretic (less volume), NTG (vasodilation/less venous return), angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (prevent water retention/less volume), angiotensin II receptor blockers (prevent water retention/less volume),
7
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afterload
A
opposing resistance; affected by vasodilation (less resistance); NTG (vasodilation/less resistance)
