cardiovascular drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What is the DOC for anaphylactic shock?

A

Epinephrine

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2
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What is the DOC for sinus

bradycardia & incomplete AV block?

A

Atropine

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3
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What is the DOC for for ventricular tachycardia in dogs?

A

Lidocaine

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4
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What is the DOC for hypertension in dogs?

A
ACE inhibitors (enalapril)
- Benazepril is better in renal Px
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5
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What is the DOC for

Supra/Centricular tachyarrhythmias in cats?

A

Beta blockers (propranolol)

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6
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What is the DOC for atrial

fibrillation?

A

Na- Channel blocker (quinidine)

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7
Q

How do you Tx heart failure?

A

Pimobendan (vetmedin) = inoldilator or + ionotropes (Digoxin) w/ Diuretics (less safe)

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8
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What is the DOC for Atrial

fibrillation in horses, cattle, & large breed Dogs

A

Quinidine

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9
Q

What is the #1 diuretic used in heart failure?

A

Furosemide

- remember it decreases serum K+ - use spirolactones to balance

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10
Q

In mild heart cases what can be used to block sympathetic system?

A

Digitalis

- indirect vasodilation/tachycardia/vasodilation

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11
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What indodilator is used to tx CHF and increase quality of life due to DCM & CVD?

A

Pimobendan (Vetmedin)

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12
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What drug increases renal perfusion in shock?

A

Dopamine

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13
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What are the 4 ACE Inhibitors?

A

Captopril, Enalopril, Lisinopril, Benazepril

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14
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What ACE inhibitor is better in cats w/ renal dz?

A

Benazepril

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15
Q

Name 3 common drugs that are Ca2+ Channel blockers?

A

Verapamil, Dilitazem, & Dogoxin

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16
Q

How do Ca2+ Channel Blockers Differ from Beta Blockers?

A
  • Differ in tachycardia
  • Ca Channel only Tx Atrial/Sinus tachycardia
  • Beta Blockers Tx Atrial & Ventricular Tachycardias
17
Q

What is the DOC for pheochromocytoma induces hypertension?

A

Phenoxybenzamine

18
Q

What are Ca2+ Channel Blockers used to Tx?

A

Hypertension

- emergency hypertensive crisis

19
Q

What are K+ sparing diuretics used to Tx?

A

Primary and secondary hyperaldosteronism