CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS Flashcards
1
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- It is determined by myocardial contractility, cardiac afterload, and cardiac preload.
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Stroke Volume
2
Q
- It is amount of tension applied to a muscle before contraction
A
Preload
3
Q
- The result of cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance is what determines it.
A
Blood Pressure
4
Q
- What are the 7 Anti-hypertensives?
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Diuretics
Adrenergic Drugs
Direct Vasodilators
ACE Inhibitors
Calcium Channel Blockers
Direct Renin Inhibitors
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
5
Q
- It is a medication that quickens the production of urine, which causes the body to expel water and sodium.
A
Diuretics
6
Q
- Give me at least 4 summary of major drug effects.
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Potent Diuresis
Reduces Blood pressure
Reduces pulmonary vascular resistance
Reduces systemic vascular resistance
Reduces central venous pressure
Electrolyte loss: NA and K
7
Q
- It is a chemical derivative of sulfonamides.
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Thiazides
8
Q
- It is an inhibitor of converting enzymes.
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Angiotensin
9
Q
- It is recommended to treat hypertension, act as a supplement for heart failure, and halt LVH progression.
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
10
Q
- Give at least 3 drugs of Angiotensin II receptor blockers
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Losartan
Eprosartan
Valsartan
Irbisartan
Olmesartan
Telmisartan
11
Q
- What are the three types of CCBs or Calcium Channel Blocker?
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Phenylalkylamines
Benzothiazepines
Dihydropyridines
12
Q
- Give me at least 3 Example of Direct Vasodilators drugs.
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Minoxidil
Hydralazine
Diazoxide
Nitroprusside
13
Q
- It works well to promote hair growth.
A
Minoxidil
14
Q
- What are the three types of Angina?
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Chronic Stable Angina
Unstable Angina
Vasospastic Angina
15
Q
- It is the volume of blood that each contraction expels.
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Ejection Fraction