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Chapter 37: Drugs Flashcards

1
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reduced BP

A

beta-adrenergic blockers

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2
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increases bleeding with warfarin

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fibric acid derivatives

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3
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encourage patient taking long-acting nitrates to have a nitrate free time of _________ each day

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10-14 hours

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4
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reduced HR (2)

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beta-adrenergic blockers
calcium channel blockers

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5
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makes more of its receptors available to get rid of cholesterol

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PCSK9 inhibitors

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6
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routes of administration of long-acting nitrates

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oral, nitroglycerin (NTG) ointment, transdermal controlled-release NTG

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7
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used in patients with an ejection fraction of <40% (2)

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angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)

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8
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increases conversion of cholesterol to bile acids

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bile acid sequestrants

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9
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decreased total cholesterol

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bile acid sequestrants

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10
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this drug is used with STEMI

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glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (during PCI)

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side effects include dizziness, nausea, constipation, and headache

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sodium current inhibitor

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12
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is given subcutaneously

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PCSK9 inhibitors

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13
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side effects include flushing, pruritus, GI symptoms, orthostatic hypotension

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niacin

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sublingual nitroglycerin (SL NTG) dosage

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1 tablet or 1-2 metered sprays

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15
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increases effects of antihyperglycemic drugs (repaglinide)

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fibric acid derivatives

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16
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are also known as

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statins

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17
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prevents or reverses ventricular remodeling (2)

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ACE inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers

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18
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given in patients with a history of MI or LVH

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beta-adrenergic blockers

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19
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reduced cardiac volume (2)

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ACE inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers

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20
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used to reduce frequency of angina and treat Prinzmetal’s angina

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long-acting nitrates

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21
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reduced SVR (2)

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beta-adrenergic blockers
calcium channel blockers

22
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increased risk for rhabdomyolysis when used with fibric acid derivatives, niacin, or erythromycin

A

simvastatin

23
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increased HDL (3)

A

statins
niacin
fibric acid derivatives

24
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inhibits cholesterol synthesis

25
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SL NTG may be repeated every ___ minutes up to __ doses

26
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reduced myocardial contractility (2)

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beta-adrenergic blockers
calcium channel blockers

27
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decreased C-reactive protein

28
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can cause cough, angioedema

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ACE inhibitors

29
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decreases absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol; combined with statin

30
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may cause headache, dizziness, flushing, orthostatic hypotension

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sublingual nitroglycerin (SL NTG)

31
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has GI side effects and reduced absorption of other drugs (thiazides, warfarin, digoxin)

A

bile acid sequestrants

32
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known to cause constipation

33
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side effects include bradycardia, hypotension, wheezing, GI effects, weight gain, depression, fatigue, sexual dysfunction

A

beta-adrenergic blockers

34
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dilate peripheral and coronary arteries and collateral vessels

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short-acting nitrates

35
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decreased LDL (2)

A

statins
bile acid sequestrants

36
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SL NTG gives relief in __ minutes and lasts _____ minutes

37
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side effects include fatigue, headache, dizziness, flushing, peripheral edema

A

calcium channel blockers (CCBs)

38
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monitor this enzyme for myalgia

39
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inhibits synthesis of triglycerides

40
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inhibits synthesis of LDL

41
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vasodilation (4)

A

ACE inhibitors
angiotensin receptor blockers
calcium channel blockers
nitrates

42
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contraindicated in patients with severe bradycardia and acute decompensated heart failure

A

beta-adrenergic blockers

43
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monitor when using digoxin

A

calcium channel blockers (CCBs)

44
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most potent statin

A

rosuvastatin (Crestor)

45
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used when inadequate response to other antianginal drugs

A

sodium current inhibitor

46
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these two drugs are used with UA and NSTEMI

A

heparin
glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (before or during PCI)

47
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two serious adverse effects of rosuvastatin

A

liver damage, myalgia

48
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used with diet therapy and maximum statins

A

PCSK9 inhibitors

49
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cautious use of this medication with asthma and diabetes

A

beta-adrenergic blockers

50
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decreased triglycerides

A

fibric acid derivatives

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