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Cardiovascular agents II Flashcards

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Central nervous system neurotransmitters include

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epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine

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Naturally occurring neurotransmitters are known as

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endogenous

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Natural catecholamines include

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epinephrine, norepinephrine, & dopamine

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Synthetic catecholamines include

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isoproterenol & dobutamine

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Potency for alpha adrenergic agonists

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norepinephrine>epinephrine>isoproterenol

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Potency for beta adrenergic agonists

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Isoproterenol> epi> norepi

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Alpha 1 receptors are found in

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Postsynaptic- vasculature, heart, glands, and guts

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Alpha 1 agonist cause

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vasoconstriction and relaxation of the GI tract

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Alpha 2 receptors (presynaptic) are found in

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presynaptic- peripheral vascular smooth muscle, coronaries, & the brain

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Activation of presynaptic alpha 2 receptors causes

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inhibition of norepi release and inhibition of sympathetic outflow leading to decreased BP, HR, and inhibition of CNS activity

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Alpha 2 receptors (postsynaptic) are found in

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coronaries & CNS

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Activation of postsynaptic alpha 2 receptors cause

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constriction, sedation, and analgesia

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13
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The sedation caused by dexemetedomidine is called

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a negative feedback loop

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Beta 1 receptors are found in

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myocardium, SA node, ventricular conduction system, coronaries, & the kidney

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The activation of beta 1 receptors causes

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increase in inotropy, chronotropy, myocardial conduction velocity, coronary relaxation, and renin release

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Beta 2 receptors are found in

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vascular, bronchial & uterine smooth muscle; smooth muscle in the skin, myocardium, coronaries, kidneys, & GI tract

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Activation of beta 2 receptors causes

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vasodilation, bronchodilation, uterine relaxation, gluconeogenesis, insulin release, & potassium uptake by the cells

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Direct vs. indirect acting synthetic catecholamines

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direct- act directly at the receptor site

indirect- cause change in NT release or reuptake

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Indirect acting synthetic catecholamines can cause

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depletion of catecholamine stores & tachyphylaxis

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Ephedrine acts as a

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direct and indirect catecholamine

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Phenylephrine is a

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pure alpha agonist--> vasoconstriction 
duration of action: 5-20 minutes
can cause reflex bradycardia 
bolus dose 50-100 mcg
infusion: 20-100 mcg
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In a patient with a HR of 52 & BP of 70 what medication would you give?

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ephedrine because it has room to increase the HR & blood pressure

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B1 antagonists and calcium channel blockers work on

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heart rate & contractility

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Drugs that act on venous tone include

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alpha 1 antagonists, ACEI, ARBs, and nitroprusside

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Drugs that work on Na/H20 retention include

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diuretics, ACEI, ARBs

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Drugs that act via direct innervation in the peripheral vascular system include

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alpha 1 antagonists & alpha 2 agonists

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Drugs that act as circulating regulators of SVR include

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alpha 1 antagonists, alpha 2 agonists, ACEI, & ARBS

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Drugs that acta as local regulators of SVR include

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endothelin antagonist, nitroprusside, ACEI, and ARBs

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Alpha 2 agonists are used for

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sedation and analgesia

30
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The best way to improve oxygenation through bronchodilation is by

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giving more gas

can also give beta 2 agonists

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Adrenergic receptors are

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all alpha & beta receptors are GPCR receptors

increase in CAMP causes a response

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Alpha 1 agonists acts on the

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Vascular smooth muscle (blood vessels, sphincters & bronchi)–> contraction
Iris (radial muscle)–> contraction (dilates pupils)
Pilomotor smooth muscle–> erects hair
Prostate & uterus–> contraction
Heart–> increases force of contraction (B1 is more important though)

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Alpha 2 agonists act on

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platelets–> aggregation
VSMC–> contraction (post-synaptic) OR dilation (presynaptic, CNS)
GI tract–> relaxation (presynaptic)
CNS–> sedation & analgesia via decreased SNS outflow from brain stem
adrenergic & cholinergic nerve terminals (presynaptic)–> inhibits transmitter release (decreased BP & HR)

34
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Dopaminergic 1 agonists act on

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smooth muscle–> post synaptic location; dilates renal, mesenteric, coronary, & cerebral blood vessels

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Dopaminergic 2 agonists act on

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nerve endings–> pre-synaptic- modulates transmitter release; N/V

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Beta 1 agonists act on

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heart–> increase force & rate of contraction, chronotropy, & inotropy
kidneys–> stimulation of renin release

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Beta 3 agonists act on

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fat cells–> activates lipolysis; thermogenesis

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Beta 2 agonists act on

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Respiratory, uterine, vascular, GI, GU (visceral smooth muscle)–> promotes smooth muscle relaxation
mast cells–> decreased histamine release
skeletal muscle–> potassium uptake, dilation of vascular beds, tremor, increase speed of contraction
liver–> glycogenolysis
pancreas–> increased insulin secretion
adrenergic nerve terminals–> increased release of NE

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Alpha 2 agonists are considered to be

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inhibitory

cause decreased CAMP and decreased norepinephrine release

40
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Alpha 1 agonists are considered to be

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excitatory

cause increased Ca2+ –> calmodulin activation–> smooth muscle contraction

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Major function of alpha 1 receptors includes

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contraction of smooth muscle and sphincters

42
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Major function of alpha 2 receptors inludes

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decreased transmitter release at nerve endings

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Major function of beta 1 receptors includes

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increased heart rate & force on cardiac muscle & increased renin secretion of kidney

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Major function of beta 2 receptors includes

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relaxed smooth muscle in the bronchi

gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis of the liver

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Major function of beta 3 receptors includes

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increased lipolysis of adipose

46
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Major function of dopamine 1 receptors include

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relaxation of renal vascular smooth muscles (higher doses activates B1 & alpha 1 receptors)

47
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Classes of drugs to treat hypertension include:

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sympathetic nervous system drugs, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and endothelium derived mediator and/or ion channel modulators

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Drugs that treat hypertension in the sympathetic nervous system class include

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Beta antagonists, alpha 1 antagonists, mixed alpha/beta antagonists, centrally acting alpha 2 agonists

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Drugs that treat hypertension in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system class include

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angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and diuretics

50
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Drugs that treat hypertension in the endothelium derived mediator and/or ion channel modulators include

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direct vasodilators (nitroprusside, hydralazine)
calcium channel antagonists
potassium channel opener
51
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Goal of high blood pressure treatment is

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age 60 or older<150/90 with no diabetes or kidney disease

Age 18-59 year old with no comorbidities and 60 and older with diabetes and/or chronic kidney disease <140/90

52
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First line treatment for high blood pressure is

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thiazide diuretic unless there is a “compelling indication”

most patients will require at least 2 medications to reach goal

53
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Medications that treat hypertensive crisis include

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nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, labetalol, and fenoldapam

54
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Hypertensive crisis is

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diastolic pressure >120 w/ evidence of end organ failure

goal is to decrease DBP 100-105 asap

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Medications that treat hypertensive urgency include

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Hypertensive urgency is considered to be

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diastolic pressure >120 without evidence of end organ damage

goal is to decrease DBP to 100-105 within 24 hours

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Alpha antagonists work by

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binding selectively to alpha receptors and interfere with the ability of catecholamines to cause a response

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Competitive alpha antagonists include

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phentolamine, prazosin, Yohimibine

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Noncompetitive alpha antagonists include

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phenoxybenzamine (binds covalently)

60
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Clinical uses of alpha 1 antagonists include

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hypertension, BPH, & pheochromocytoma

cause smooth muscle relaxation, decreased PVR, and BP

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Mixed alpha and beta antagonists include

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labetalol and carvedilol

B1= beta 2>alpha 1> alpha 2

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Beta antagonists that have a greater affinity for beta 2 than beta 1 include

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butoxamine

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Beta antagonists that have equal affinity for beta 1 & beta 2 include

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propranolol, nadolol, timolol

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Beta antagonists that have higher affinity for beta 1 than beta 2 include

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metoprolol, atenolol, and esmolol

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Alpha antagonists that have higher affinity for alpha 1 than alpha 2 include

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prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin alpha 1»»>alpha 2

phenoxybenzamine alpha 1> alpha 2

66
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Alpha antagonists that have equal affinity for alpha 1 and alpha 2 include

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phentolamine

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Alpha antagonists that have higher affinity for alpha 2 than alpha 1 include

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yohimbine, tolazoline

68
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CV affects of alpha 1 antagonism includes

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decreases PVR and lowers BP

postural hypotension due to failure of venous vasoconstriction upon standing

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CV affects of alpha 2 antagonism include

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increase norepinephrine release from nerve terminals results in tachycardia due to stimulation of beta receptors in the heart

70
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Alpha 2 antagonists effects include

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miosis, increased nasal congestion, GU effects- blockade in prostate and bladder cause muscle relaxation and ease micturation

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