CHF Flashcards

1
Q

dromotropic definition

A

increases conduction through AV node

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2
Q

avoid atropine in which patients

A

glaucoma and urologic and GI obstructions

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3
Q

Dopamine pharm class

A

adrenergic and dopaminergic receptor agonist

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4
Q

dopamine therapeutic class (2)

A

inotropic agent

vasopressor

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5
Q

dopamine pharmdynamics

A

stimulates DA receptors which leads to increased RBF and mesenteric blood flow
at medium doses binds to B1
at high doses binds to A1

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6
Q

how is dopamine administered

A

only IV

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7
Q

dopamine toxicity

A

ectopy, tachy, angina, nausea, peripheral gangrene, extravasation

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8
Q

dopamine indications

A

shock

CHF

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9
Q

which stronger diuretics are given during CHF

A

loop diuretics like furosemide

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10
Q

why are ACEI, ARBs, and spironolactone used in CHF besides lowering preload?

A

stop remodeling

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11
Q

spironolactone pharm class

A

aldosterone antagonist diuretic

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