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Chapter 6 Cardio Flashcards

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Omega-3-Acid E.E.

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Lovaza; Antihyperlipidemic; OTC fish oil- prescription for Lovaza

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Niacin

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Niaspan ER; Antihyperlipidemic; OTC vitamin–may cause flushing– 81mg low Aspirin may help

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Aspirin (Low Dose)

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Ecotrin; Antiplatelet; In low 81mg dose daily, Aspirin is used as an anticoagulating agent

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Mannitol

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Osmitrol; Osmotic Diuretic- Used for reducing intracranial pressure- Works on proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)- 1st

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Furosemide

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Lasix; Loop Diuretic- Used for lowering blood pressure and fluid balance- Works on Loop of Henle- 2nd

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Microzide; Thiazide Diuretic- Used for blood pressure, but more modest diuresis- Works at distal convoluted tubule (DCT)- 3rd

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HCTZ/Triamterene

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Dyazide; Potassium Sparing and Thiazide Diuretic- Used for those with electrolyte imbalance and blood pressure- Works at (DCT)- 3rd

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Spironolactone

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Aldactone; Potassium Sparing Diuretic- Used for BP and potassium balance- Works on Collecting Duct– Beware may cause gynecomastia- 4th

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Potassium Chloride

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K-Dur; Electrolyte Replenishment; For K levels when potassium sparing is contraindicated or a loop flushes too much K out.

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Doxazosin

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Cardura; Alpha-1 Antagonist- Causes vasodilation and reduction in BP

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Clonidine

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Catapres; Alpha-2 Agonist- Works to engage alpha-2 to reduce peripheral vascular resistance

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Propanolol

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Inderal; Beta-Blocker- 1st Gen- Non-Beta-Selective

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Atenolol

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Tenormin; Beta-Blocker- 2nd Gen- Beta-Selective

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Metoprolol Succinate

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Toprol XL; Beta-Blocker- 2nd Gen- Beta-Selective- Long acting

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Metoprolol Tartrate

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Lopressor; Beta-Blocker- 2nd Gen- Beta-Selective- Short acting

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Carvedilol

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Coreg; Beta-Blocker- 3nd Gen- Non-Beta-Selective, vasodilating

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Enalapril

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Vasotec; Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE I’s)- Can cause cough!

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Lisinopril

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Zestril; Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE I’s)- Can cause cough!

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Losartan

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Cozaar; Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

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Olmesartan

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Benicar; Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

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Valsartan

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Diovan; Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

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Diltiazem

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Cardizem; Calcium Channel Blockers Non-Dyhydropyridines- Antidisrhythmic, vasodilator

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Verapamil

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Calan; Calcium Channel Blockers Non-Dyhydropyridines- Antidisrhythmic, vasodilator

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Amlodipine

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Norvasc; Calcium Channel Blockers Dyhydropyridines

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Nifedipine

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Procardia; Calcium Channel Blockers Dyhydropyridines

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Nitroglycerin

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Nitrostat; Vasodilator– Can cause dizziness!

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Atorvastatin

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Lipitor; HMG-CoA Reducatase Inhibitors- Hepatotoxic, could cause myositis, and can’t use during gestation.

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Rosuvastatin

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Crestor; HMG-CoA Reducatase Inhibitors- Hepatotoxic, could cause myositis, and can’t use during gestation.

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Fenofibrate

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Tricor; Fibric Acid and Derivatives- Triglyceride lowering fibric acid.

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Heparin

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Heparin; Anticoagulant- Injectable

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Enoxaparin

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Lovenox; Anticoagulant- Injectable- Low Weight good for deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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Warfarin

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Coumadin; Anticoagulant- Oral- Use International normalized Ratio (INR) rate for maintaining therapy and measuring effectiveness

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Dabigatran

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Pradaxa; Anticoagulant- Doesn’t need INR monitoring

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Clopidogrel

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Plavix; Antiplatelet- Reduces ability of platelets to stick together similar to aspirin.

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Digoxin

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Lanoxin; Cardiac Glycoside- Treats CHF by increasing the force of the heart contraction– Watch for yellow halos in toxic levels

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Atropine

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AtroPen; Anticholinergic- “dry” effects– they ABDUCT water: Anhidrosis, Blurry vision, Dry mouth, Urinary retention, Constipation, and Tachycardia– Tachy SE prevents Bradycardia and is main purpose of drug.

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