CHF Flashcards
dromotropic definition
increases conduction through AV node
avoid atropine in which patients
glaucoma and urologic and GI obstructions
Dopamine pharm class
adrenergic and dopaminergic receptor agonist
dopamine therapeutic class (2)
inotropic agent
vasopressor
dopamine pharmdynamics
stimulates DA receptors which leads to increased RBF and mesenteric blood flow
at medium doses binds to B1
at high doses binds to A1
how is dopamine administered
only IV
dopamine toxicity
ectopy, tachy, angina, nausea, peripheral gangrene, extravasation
dopamine indications
shock
CHF
which stronger diuretics are given during CHF
loop diuretics like furosemide
why are ACEI, ARBs, and spironolactone used in CHF besides lowering preload?
stop remodeling
spironolactone pharm class
aldosterone antagonist diuretic