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Cardiopulm Pharm Flashcards

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Alpha Adrenergic Antagonists

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Dilation of arterioles and veins -> Decrease BP
-sins
(doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin)

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ACE Inhibitors

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Decrease BP and afterload
-prils
(captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril)

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Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists

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–> Vasodilation (decrease BP)

Losartan, candesartan, valsartan

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Antiarrhythmic Agents

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4 classes (sodium channel blockers, beta blockers, inhibiting K/Na channels, and calcium channel blockers)

Class III (K/Na channel inhibitors) most effective. Prolong repolarization (amiodarone)

Side effects: Exacerbation of arrhythmias

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Anticoagulant Agents

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Inhibit platelet aggregation
E.g. someone who has had a mechanical valve replacement
Heparin, coumadin (warfarin), Lovenox (enoxaparin)

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Antihyperlipidemia Agents

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5 categories
Most common: Statins
Side effects: HA, GI distress, myalgia, rash
Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Tricor (fenofibrate)

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Antiplatelet/ Antithrombotic

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Inhibit platelet aggregation (less strong than anticoagulant)
Bayer (aspirin), Plavix (clopidogrel)

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Beta blockers

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Decrease HR and contractility (block beta-adrenergic receptors)
Diminished HR and BP response to exercise
Atenolol, metoprolol (lopressor)

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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Decrease entry of Ca into smooth muscle –> vasodilation, decreased cardiac contractility
Side effects: Congestive heart failure/ fluid overload
Amlodipine, nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem

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Diuretics

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Increase excretion of sidum and urine –> decrease BP
Thiazide: chlorothiazide
Loop: Lasix
Potassium Sparing: Dyrenium

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Nitrates

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Smooth muscle relaxation, dilation of peripheral vessels –> decrease ischemia
Nitroglycerin, isordil (isosorbide dinitrate), amyl nitrite solution

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Positive inotropic agents

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Increase force and velocity of myocardial contraction, slow heart rate, decrease sympathetic activation
Side effects: Arrhythmias
PT Implications: Monitor HR and teach patient to take their pulse. Rate should stay 60-100
Lanoxin (digoxin)

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Thrombolytic Agents

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Conversion of plasminogen to plasmin –> clot breakdown

Kinlytic (urokinase), Activase (alteplase)

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Enhanced Extracorporeal Counterpulsation

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Inflation of pressure cuffs on the LEs to assist with venous return to the heart.

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Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation

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Inflation and deflation of a balloon surgically placed into the aorta, providing circulatory assistance for patients after infarction or with cardiogenic shock.

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Pacemaker modes and functions

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NBG code

Describes chamber placed, chamber sensed, response sensed, rate modulation, multisite pacing

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Antihistamines

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Decrease nasal congestion, mucosal irritation.
Side effects: arrhytmias, OHTN, drowsiness, HA
Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Allegra, Zyrtec, Claritin

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Anti-Inflammatory Agents

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Prevent inflammatory-mediated bronchoconstriction.
Include inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, and mast-cell stabilizers
NOT bronchodilators –> Not for acute episodes of asthma.
Side effect of luekotriene modifier includes liver dysfunction

Qvar, Pulmicort, AeroBid, Zyflo, Nasalcrom

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Proper use of inhaler

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Rinse mouth with water after use to avoid mucosal irritation (corticosteroid inhalers).

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Bronchodilators

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Relieve bronchospasm
Includes anticholinergics, sympathomimetics, and xanthine derivatives
Side effects: Paradoxical bronchospasm, sympathetic symptoms
Anticholinergic: Atrovent, Spiriva
Sympathomimetic: albuterol, epinephrine, salmeterol
Xanthin derivative: Theophylline, aminophylline

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Expectorants

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Increase respiratory secretions to loosen mucus –> increases efficiency of cough reflex and ciliary action
PT: Use airway clearance techniques within 1 hour of drug administration
Mucinex, terpin hydrate

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Mucolytic Agents

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Decrease viscosity of mucus –> easier to expectorate. Administered via nebulizer
Side effects: Pharyngitis, oral mucosa inflammation, rhinitis, chest pain
PT: Use airway clearance techniques within 1 hour of drug administration
Pulmozyme, Mucosil, Mucomyst

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