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Cardiology Flashcards

1
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MOA of Thiazide Diuretics

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Inhibit reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions in the distal tubules

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Contraindications to Thiazide Diuretics

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Gout
Hypotension
Hypothermia
Renal failure
Lithium tx
Sensitivity to sulfa drugs

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MOA of loop diuretics

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Inhibit the sodium- potassium-chloride pump of the kidney in the loop of Henle

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4
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Contraindications to Loop Diuretics

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Anuria (kidney failure)

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5
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MOA of Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist Diuretics/Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist/Antimineralcorticoids

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Antagonizes the action of aldosterone. Increases elimination of water in the kidneys and conserves potassium

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6
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Increases risk of hyperkalemia

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ACEIs
ARBs
NSAIDs

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7
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Side effect of Spironolactone

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Gynecomastia

Usually reversible after DC

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8
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Beneficial side effect of Thiazide Diuretics

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Help bone loss by slowing down calcium loss (from the bone) and stimulating osteoclasts

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9
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MOA of BB

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Decreases vasomotor activity, decreases CO, and inhibits renin (kidney) and norepinephrine release

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10
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CI of BB

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Asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema

Second and third degree heart block (okay to use with first degree)

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11
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Types of beta receptors

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Beta 1: cardiac

Beta 2: lungs, vascular smooth muscle

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12
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Cardioselective BB

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Atenolol
Metoprolol
Bisoprolol

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13
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MOA of CCB

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Block voltage gated calcium channels in cardiac smooth muscle. Results in systemic vasodilation.

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14
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SE of dihydropyridine CCBs

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HA (d/t vasodilation)
Flushing
Ankle edema (vaso and benign) - dose dependent
Heart block (depressed cardiac muscle and AV node)
Reflex tachy

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15
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CI to CCB

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Sick sinus syndrome
Second and third degree heart block
Brady
HFrEF

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16
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Dihydropyridine CCBs

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-pine ending

Nifedipine
Amlodipine
Felodipine

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17
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Non-dihydropyridine CCBs

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Verapamil
Diltiazem

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18
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MOA of ACEIs

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Inhibit activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme, which decreases conversion of angiotensin I to II (more potent vasoconstrictor)

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MOA of ARBs

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Block the effect of angiotensin II

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20
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SE of ACEIs

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Dry cough (more so w/ARBs)
Hyperkalemia
Angioedema (rare but life threatening)
Do not use in pregnancy

21
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ACEI examples

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Usually “pril” ending

Ramiro
Benazepril
Enalapril
Fosinopril

22
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ARB examples

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“Artan” ending

Losartan
Candesartan
Olmesartan
Ibesartan

23
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Guideline directed therapy for HFrEF

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Diuretic
BB
ACEI/ARB
ARNI

Non-dihydropyridine CCBs are not recommended

24
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First line therapy for HTN

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Diuretics
ACEIs
ARB
CCB

25
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Preferred HTN agents for African Americans

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Thiazides
CCBs

26
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Preferred HTN agent for CKD

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ACEI/ARB

27
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SE of ARBs

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Hyperkalemia
Do not use in pregnancy

28
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SE of Alpha Blockers

A

Orthostatic hypotension

29
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SE of ARNIs

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Sacubitril w/valsartan (Entresto)

Hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough, angioedema

30
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SE of BB

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Brady
Fatigue
Insomnia
ED
Brinchospasm

31
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SE of Loop Diuretics

A

Hypokalemja
Hyponatremja
Hyperuricemia
Dehydration

32
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SE of Nondihydropyridine CCBs

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Worsening CO
Brady
Constipation

33
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SE of Potassium sparing diuretics

A

Hyperkalemia
Hyponatremia
Dehydration

34
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SE of Thiazide Diuretics

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Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hyperuricemia
Hypercalcemia
Dehydration

35
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HTN med following MI

A

BB
ACEI
Aldosterone

36
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Asymptomatic MV prolapse interventions

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No treatment

Lifestyle changes: avoid caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, aerobic exercise, reduce stress

37
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ABI for PAD

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</= 0.9

38
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Meds for PAD

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Cilostazol (vasodilator) - phosphodiesrerase inhibitor

Can be taken w/ASA and Clopidogrel
Serum concentration can be increased if taken w/ grapefruit juice, diltiazem, and omeprazole

39
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Meds for PAD

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Cilostazol - phosphodiesrerase inhibitor

Can be taken w/ASA and Clopidogrel
Serum concentration can be increased if taken w/ grapefruit juice, diltiazem, and omeprazole

40
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Pulsus Paradoxus

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Fall of SBP of more than 10 mmHg during inspiratory phase - paradoxical pulse, important physical sign of cardiac tamponade

Cause: Pulm (asthma, emphysema) or CI (pericarditis, cardiac effusion- decreases movement of the left ventricle)

41
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Cardiac Temponade

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Fluid build up in the pericardial sac, compressing the heart

42
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Cardiac Temponade

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Fluid build up in the pericardial sac, compressing the heart

43
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Foods High in K+

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Avocados
Sweet potatoes
Coconut water
Bananas
Oranges
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Honeydew
Apricots
Grapefruit
Leafy vegetables
Edamame

44
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Rate Control Meds

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BB (metoprolol)
CCB (diltiazem)
Digoxin

45
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Rhythm control meds

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Amiodorone

BBW - Pulm tox, hepatic injury, hyper/hypothyroidism, visual impairment, peripheral neuropathy, worsened arrhythmia

46
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Med that should not be prescribed w/sulfa allergy

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Thiazide and loop diuretics

47
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ECG Showing Brady

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> 5 large boxes

48
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ECG showing Tachy

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< 3 large boxes

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