Cardio Flashcards
Cardiovascular (CV) disease
Heart disease, major threat to US. Complications if left untreated is stroke, kidney failure and heart attack
Why does cardiovascular disease develop?
Poor health habits and sometimes genetics
What does ACE stand for?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
What are ace inhibitors?
Reduces blood pressure, works to lower it by blocking the hormone that constricts blood vessels
The suffix for ace inhibitors?
-Pril
What are some things to remember about ace inhibitors?
Take with full glass of water, they have a potassium sparring effect, if patient becomes pregnant must stop immediately
What pregnancy category are Ace?
Category X
What are some drug interactions with ACE’S?
NSAIDS, warfarin
Does ACE’S have a black box warning?
Yes
benazepril
Lotensin
captopril
Capoten
enalapril
Vasotec
lisinopril
Prinivil, Zestril
quinapril
Accupril
ramipril
Altace
What does ARB stand for?
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
What pregnancy category are ARB’S?
Category X
What do ARBS have including potassium?
Can cause the body to retain it
What is the suffix for ARBS?
-Sartan
Does ARBS have a black box warning?
Yes
candesartan
Atacand
irbesartan
Cozaar
losartan
Micardis
valsartan
Diovan
What should calcium channel blockers be taken with?
Food
What can calcium blockers not be taken with?
Alcohol and nicotine
What pregnancy category are calcium channel blockers?
Category C