Cardiology Pharm

Question 1

What are some side effects of dihydropyridines?

Answer 1

These are CCB’s
ex. Nifedipine
SE’s: Headache, Peripheral edema

Question 2

What is Cyclosporine?

Answer 2

Cyclosprine is an immunosupressant, often used in treatment of RA. Side Effects include HTN!

Question 3

What is Doxorubicin?

Answer 3

An anti-neoplastic drug which can CAUSE Heart Failure and Cardiac Toxicity!

Question 4

Amiodarone

Answer 4

Used for rhythm control in A Fib and other arrythmias

Question 5

Side Effect of Amiodarone

Answer 5

Hypothyroidism

Question 6

Niacin Side Effects

Answer 6

hot flashes, flushing, pruritis

symptoms can be reduced with NSAIDor ASA

Question 7

Benefits of ACEi

Answer 7

ACE inhibitors, such as lisinopril, or ARBs are both ideal choices for treating patients with diabetes that have hypertension and microalbuminuria

Question 8

Alendronate

Answer 8

Used for osteoporosis/Paget’s disease of bone

Question 9

Alendronate Side Effects

Answer 9

Pill-induced esophagitis

Question 10

AHA recommendations for prophylaxis

Answer 10

The American Heart Association recommends that patients who are at moderate to high risk for bacterial endocarditis receive antibiotic prophylaxis prior to undergoing oral/dental, respiratory tract, or esophageal procedures. Amoxicillin 2.0 g orally 1 hour before the procedure is the standard regimen. Patients who have a history of amoxicillin/penicillin allergy may be given clindamycin, cephalexin, azithromycin, or clarithromycin.