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Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards

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_____ are used for heart failure when the heart is having issues pumping blood

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Cardiac gylcosides are used for _____ when the heart is having issues _____

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_____ is a common cardiac glycoside

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digoxin/Lanoxin is a common _____

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_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ are common side effects of digoxin/Linoxin

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Irritability, tremors, seizures, double vision, visual halos, and inability to sleep are common side effects of _____

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Severe kidney or lung damage and sudden heart attacks are cautions for _____

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_____ _____ _____ are cautions for digoxin/Lanoxin

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_____ are used for patients who have irregular heart rates due to electrical activity

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Arrhythmia medications are used for patients who have _____

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_____ is a common arrhythmia medicine

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amiodarone/Cordarone is a common _____

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_____ _____ _____ _____ are common side effects of amiodarone

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Tremors, numbness, visual disturbances, lung thickness, or scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) are common side effects of ____

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Patients who _____ ______ or are allergic to iodine are cautions for amiodarone/Cordarone

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Patients who have underlying heart block diseases, thyroid disease, or are allergic to iodine are cautions for _____

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Dizziness fatigue confusion and low blood sugar are side effects of ______

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_____ _____ _____ _____ are side effects of beta blockers

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_______ and COPD are cautions for beta blockers

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Asthma and ______ are cautions for ______

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Calcium channel blockers inhibit Calcium from entering the ______ and ______

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________ inhibit Calcium from entering the heart and arteries

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______ _____ _____ are common side effects of amlodipine (Norvasc)

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Edema, abdominal discomfort and headache are common side effects of _____

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______ diuretics are recommended as the first line of diuretics used alone or in combo with an antihypertensive

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Thiazide diuretics are recommended as the _____ of diuretics used alone or in combo with an antihypertensive

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______ is a common thiazide diuretic

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hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is a common _____

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Frequent urination, hypokalemia, and low magnesium are side effects of _____

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_____ _____ and _____ are common side effects of thiazide diuretics

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ACE and ARBs can cause _____ from pregnancy and lactation

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_____ and _____ can cause birth defects from pregnancy and lactation

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Dizziness is a common side effect of ARBs, not _____

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______ is a common side effect of ARBs, not ACE inhibitors

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Angina pectoris is caused by _____

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_____ is caused by obstruction of the coronary arteries

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_____ are used to treat angina

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Coronary vasodiolators are used to treat ______

20
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nitroglycerin/Nitrostat is a _____

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_____ is a coronary vasodilator

21
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_____ _____ _____ and _____ are common side effects of nitroglycerin/Nitrostat

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Headaches, flushed faces, blurred vision, and dry mouths are common side effects of _____

22
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Alcohol can have a potentiating effect on _____, causing prolonged hypotension

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______ can have a potentiating effect on nitroglycerin/Nitrostat, causing ______

23
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PDE, slide slidenafil (viagra), and other ED medication are cautioned when using ____ as they can rapidly decrease bp

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_____ _____ _____ _____ are cautioned when using nitroglycerin/Nitrostat as they can rapidly decrease bp

24
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_____ or _____ can be the result of high cholesterol

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Heart attack or stroke can be the result of high _____

25
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_____ carry LDL to the _____ for elimination

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HDLs carry _____ to the liver for _____

26
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Triglycerides may be an independent risk factor for _____ _____ _____

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_____ may be an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, pancreitis

27
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Triglycerides are a source of ______

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_____ are a fat source of energy

28
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Antilipemic medicines are used to treat ______

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_____ are used to treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood

29
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There are _____ classes of antilipmec medicines

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There are six classes of ______ medicines for cholesterol and triglycerides

30
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Statins and fibrates are types of _____

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_____ and _____ are two types of antilipemic medicines

31
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_____ are the first line of defense and suppress the enzyme that helps cholesterol produce

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Statins are the _____ line of defense and _____ the enzyme that helps _____ cholesterol

32
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_____ are the most powerful lipid lowering drugs

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Statins are the _____ lipid lowering drug

33
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atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a _____ type of antilipemic

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_____ is a statin type of antilipemic

34
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Weak rhabids_____ _____ are common side effects of atorvastatin/Lipitor

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Muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis (severe muscle tissue injury), and increased liver enzyme markers are common side effects of _____

35
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Fribrates are used to treat _____ and have _____ effects and are recommended for people with _____

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_____ are used to treat high cholesterol and triglycerides and have modest effects and are _____ for people with diabetes

36
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Liver/kidney disease, existing muscle weakness, and pregnancy/breastfeeding are cautions for _____

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_____ _____ and _____ are cautions for atorvastatin/Lipitor

37
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fenofibrate (Tricor) is a type of _______ used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides

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_______ is a type of fibrate used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides

38
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GI complaints, gallbladder stones, and muscle pain are common side effects of _____

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_____ _____ and _____ are common side effects of fenofibrate/Tricor

39
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Gallbladder disease and liver disease are cautions for ______

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_____ and _____ are cautions for fenofibrate/Tricor

40
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Anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors, and thrombolytics are types of _____ medication

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_____ _____ and _____ are there types of antithombotic medicines

41
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_____ prevent the development of blood clots and reduce extension of current blood clots

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Anticoagulant prevent _____ and _____

42
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Anticoagulant can be administered _____ or _____

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____ type of antithrombotic can be administered orally (enteral) or by injection (parenteral)

43
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warfarin/Jantoven interferes with the action of vitamin ____ on the ____ inhibiting blood clotting

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_____ interferes with the action of vitamin k on the liver inhibiting blood clotting

44
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_____ is an oral anticoagulant that has been used for over 50 years and is now being substituted

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warfarin/Jantoven is an ____ anticoagulant that has been used for over _____ years

45
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Bleeding complications, bloody stool, and red urine are common side effects of _____

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_____ _____ and red urine are common side effects of warfarin/Jantoven

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