Cardiology Mixed Bag Flashcards
1
Q
What do inotropes do (MOA)?
A
Alter force of contraction of the heart
2
Q
What do nitrates do (MOA)?
A
Decrease preload and afterload
3
Q
How do you calculate minimum blood pressure?
A
SBP = 70 + (2 x age in years)
4
Q
How do you calculate MAP?
A
DBP + 1/3 (SBP-DBP)