Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
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Cardiovascular Pathologies
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- Malfunction in the heart’s electrical system.
- Valvular dysfunctions
- Muscular abnormalities
- Infections and electrolyte imbalances
- Circulatory aberrations
2
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Cardiovascular Medications
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- Diuretics
- Antihypertensive
- Cardiac Glycosides
- Anti-anginal medications
- Anti-lipemics
3
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Hypertension
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BP is too high
4
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Hypertension is influenced by:
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- Cardiac output
- Systemic vascular resistance
5
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Hypertensive BP
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systolic: greater than or equal to 140 mmHg
diastolic: greater than or equal to 90 mmHg
6
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Hypertension Prevention
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- Reduction of salt in diet.
- Eating more fruits and vegetables.
- Being physically active.
- Avoiding tobacco use.
- reducing alcohol consumption.
- Limiting intake of food high in saturated fats.
- Eliminating trans fat in diet.
- Stress management.
7
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(1) Diuretics
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- Carbonic Anhydrase Diuretics
- Osmotic Diuretics
- Loop Diuretics
- Thiazide Diuretics
- Potassium Sparring Diuretics
8
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(2) Antihypertensive
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- Angiotensin-converting enzymes inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Aldosterone antagonists
- Direct renin inhibitors
- Calcium channel blockers
- Alpha adrenergic blockers
- Centrally acting alpha 2 agonist
- Beta adrenergic blockers
9
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Hypertensive Crisis Medications
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- Nitroglycerin (vasodilator)
- Nicardipine (calcium channel blocker)
- Clevidipine (calcium channel blocker)
- Enalaprilat (ACE inhibitor)
- Esmolol (beta blocker)
10
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ACE
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Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme
11
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ACE inhibitors
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Decreases BP by limiting down conversion of angiotensin.
12
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ACE Inhibitor Meds
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- Captopril
- Enalapril
- Ramipril
13
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Aldosterone Antagonist
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Spirinolactone
14
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Direct Renin Inhibitors
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Aliskiren
15
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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- Nifedipine
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Amlodipine
- Felodipine
- Nicardipine
