Class 1 Drug Terms (CV) Flashcards
1
Q
Sympathomimetic
A
Producing physiological effects characterisitic of SNS by stimulating sympathetic nerves
2
Q
Positive inotropic
A
Strengthen heart contractions; increase CO
3
Q
Cardiac afterload
A
Pressure in the heart neeeded to eject blood during contraction
4
Q
Adrenergic
A
Substances such as adrenaline and noradrenaline act as a neurotransmitter
5
Q
Cardio-selective beta blockers
A
Block beta-1 adrenergic receptors to decrease heart activity
6
Q
Catecholamines
A
Aromatic amines including neurotransmitters such as adrenaline & dopamine
7
Q
Positive chronotropes
A
Increase HR
8
Q
Positive dromotropic
A
Increase conduction velocity
9
Q
Non-selective beta blockers
A
Decrease arterial & venous pressure
10
Q
Cardiac preload
A
Degree of ventricular stretch at the end of diastole
