CCB

Question 1

which CCB act on peripheral arterioles and arteries and arterioles of the HEART?

Answer 1

Diltiazem and Verapamil

Question 2

CCB function

Answer 2

dilate peripheral arterioles, increase heart perfusion, decrease in HR, decrease AV node conduction, decrease heart contraction

Question 3

Verapamil therapeutic uses

Answer 3

angina, HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 4

Verapamil adverse effects

Answer 4

constipation, gingival hyperplasia, 2nd and 3rd AV blocks

Question 5

Verapamil drug interactions

Answer 5

increases Dig levels, grapefuit increases CCB effects

Question 6

which HTN drugs should be avoided with verapamil and why?

Answer 6

BB because a BB can intensify the adverse effects of verapamil and Diltiazem

Question 7

which patients should NOT take Verapamil?

Answer 7

sick sinus syndrome, Cardiac failure, 2nd and 3rd AV block

Question 8

Does Nifedipine have an effect on heart?

Answer 8

no

Question 9

Nifedipine therapeutic uses

Answer 9

angina, HTN

Question 10

Verapamil vs Nifedipine

Answer 10

Verapamil decreases HR, decreases contractile force, used to correct cardiac dysrhythmias
Nifedipine increases HR, increases contractile force, not effective for dysrhythmias

Question 11

which drug is used to decrease Nifedipine adverse effects (increased HR)

Answer 11

BB

Question 12

CCB uses except for Nifedipine

Answer 12

Angina, HTN, cardiac dysrhythmias, renal disease, asthma, diabetes