Cardio Drugs and Treatments Flashcards
Stage 1 hypertension. Tx
>130 over <80; Lifestyle changes + 1 med
Stage 2 hypertension. Tx
>140 over >90; 2 medications and lifestyle
Hypertensive urgency? Tx
>180 over >110; IV temporizing and PO meds
Hypertensive urgency? Tx
220/120 with end organ damage; Iv gtt decrease MAP by 25% in 4-6 hours then to normal in 24 hours
What are the medications for someone with CAD?
BB + Ace + ISMN and CCB
What are the medications for someone with CHF?
BB + ACE + ISDN + Hydralazine, spironolactone
What is the medications indicated for CVA?
Thiazide + CCB
What are the medications indicated for DM
ACE inhibitor for renal protective properties
What are the medications indicated for CKD?
ACE for renal protective properties unless CKD IV Thiazides dont work after Cr>1.5
What should you watch out for when using thiazides?
Hypokalemia
What should you watch out for when using loops?
Hypokalemia
Arterial dilator
Hydralazine
What are the Treatment modalities for CHF?
LMNOP Lasix (furosemide), Morphine, Nitrates, Oxygen, Position
What are the treatment modalities for acute MI
MONA BASH Morphine Oxygen Nitrates Aspirin Beta blockers Ace i Statin Heparin
High intensity statins
Atorva 40,80; Rosuva 20, 40
Moderate intensity statins
Atorva 10,20; Rosuva 5, 10
Risk factors for CAD
Diabetes, smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, age over 55 in women and 45 for men
What do you do if there is statin toxicity
Stop the statin until it goes away and restart at a lower dose
What is required before starting a statin drug? What should be monitored?
- Baseline lipids, A1c, CK, and LFTs
- Monitor lipids q1y and if DM A1c every 3 months
- Dont monitor CK and LFTs
What are the second line meds to statins?
Fibrates good at getting LDLD down and HDL up but cause the same side effects
What should you prophylax the patient with when giving niacine
Aspirin to prevent flushing
What is the utility of bile acid resins and ezetimibe?
Block reabsorption of fatty related stuff meaning stool is fattier and more prone to diarrhea but it can lower LDL
Who gets a statin?
- People with vascular disease = MI, CVA, PVD, CS
- LDL over 190
- LDL between 70-189 with age 40-75 and diabetes
- LDL between 70-189 with age 40-75 and 10% risk factor