CV Pharmacology Flashcards

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What are ACE inhibitors used for:

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  • hypertension
  • heart failure
  • myocardial infarction
  • diabetic and nondiabetic nephropathy
  • clients at high risk for a CV event
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What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors

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  • First dose orthostatic hypotension with diuretics
  • cough related to kinase
  • Hyperkalemia
  • rash
  • Angioedema– d/c drug- administer epinephrine
  • neutropenia- rare- monitor WBC
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Medication and food interactions for ACE inhibitors

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  • diuretics - first dose hypotension
  • antihypertensive meds-additive effect
  • K+ supplements
  • ⬆️ levels of lithium carbonate
  • NSAIDS- ⬇️ risk of effect of ACR
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ACE inhibitor suffix

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“-pril”

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ARBs suffix

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“-sartan”

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What are ARBs used for:

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  • hypertension
  • HF and prevention of mortality following MI
  • stroke prevention
  • delay progression of diabetic nephropathy
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What are the side effects of ARBs

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  • Angioedema

* Fetal injury

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K+ sparing diuretics

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“-tone”

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Loop diuretic

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Furosemide (Lasix)

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Thiazide Diuretics

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Discontinue what medication before starting ACE inhibitors?

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Discontinue diuretics 3 days before starting ACE inhibitors

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Loop Diuretic Medication

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Furosemide (Lasix)

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Thiazide Diuretic Medication

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hydrochlorothiazide

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K+ sparing diuretic medication

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“-tone” spironolactone/aldactone

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Osmotic Diuretic Medication

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Mannitol

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Potassium and Digoxin concerns

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Low K+ level will potentiate the action of Digoxin

Place patients on Digoxin at risk for toxicity

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ACE Inhibitor Medications

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Enalapril
Captopril
Lininopril

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ACE inhibitors are what?

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Vasodilators

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Pressor

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Something which causes the BP to go up

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Alpha pressor

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Pressurizes the arteries - Tighten up the arteries by stimulating the alpha receptors in the arteries

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Beta pressor

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Pressurizes heart or lungs - stimulate the beta1 receptors in the heart - this increases both HR and inotropy (contractility), which ↑ CO and hopefully BP

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Beta 1

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Heart

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Beta 2

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Lungs

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Beta Blocker Medications

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metoprolol (Lopressor)

atenolol

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4 B’s to watch out for when giving Beta Blockers

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Bradycardia < 60
Decreased BP
Bronchoconstriction
Blood Sugar Masking

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25
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A calcium channel blocker is a what?

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Vasodilator

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Calcium Channel Blocker medications

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amlodipine (Norvasc)
nifedipine (Procardia)
diltiazem (Cardizem)

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Calcium Channel Blockers - MUCH

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Meals give with
Under 100 systolic
Blocks calcium
Hypertension

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ARBs Medications

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losartan (Cozaar)
candesartan (Atacand)
losartan (Cozaar)
valsartan (Diovan)
telmisartan (Micardia)
olmesartan (Benicar)
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Hypertension and CHF Medications ABCD

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Ace Inhibitors
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Diuretics

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Hypertension Medications

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Diuretics - volume depletion
Aldosterone Receptor Blockers - inhibits aldosterone binding
Beta-Blockers - block SNS, ↓ HR and BP, used after MI
Vasodilators - ↓ peripheral resistance –> ↓ BP & ↑ CO
ACE inhibitors - ↑ peripheral resistance –> ↓ BP
Calcium Channel Blockers - ↓ workload of heart through arterial vasodilation, reduce cardiac afterload

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HTN Medications 2 main actions

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Decrease the volume of circulating blood

Reduce SVR

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Vasodilators

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Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Nitrates (Nitroglycerine)
Beta blockers
ACE inhibitors
CCBs
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MI/Unstable Angina – MONA

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Oxygen at 4L/min
Aspirin - antiplatelet action
Nitroglycerin SL or spray - if BP > 90
Morphine IV - if pain not relieved with NTG

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Medications used to treat HF

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ACE Inhibitors - lower PVR, ↓ BP
ARBs - same as above
Diuretics - remove fluid from the body
Cardiac Glycosides - digoxin
Beta-Blockers - block SNS, ↓ workload of the heart
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Nitrates are used to treat

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Ischemia
Angina
MI

36
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Nitrates do what

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Dilate veins, reducing preload, dilate coronary arteries

Increase blood flow

37
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Short Acting Nitrate Medication

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Nitroglycerin

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Long Acting Nitrate Medication

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Isordil
Nitroglycerin ointment
nitro transdermal patch

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Nitroglycerin used to treat

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Acute anginal attacks
Instruct to lie down
Repeat at 5 minute intervals
If pain persists after 3 doses –> Dr. or ER

40
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Dysrhythmia Medication Classifications

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Class 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers
Class 2 - Beta blockers
Class 3 - Potassium channel blockers
Class 4 - Calcium channel blockers
Misc. - Adenosine and Digoxin
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Sodium Channel Blocker Medication

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Quinidine

Lidocaine

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Potassium Channel Blocker Medications

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Amiodarone

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Misc. Dysrhythmia Medications

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Adenosine

Digoxin

44
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Digoxin Toxicity

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anorexia
N&V
visual disturbances (halos, blurry vision)
lethargy
bradycardia
heart block
tachydysrhythmias
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Coagulation Modifier Drugs

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Anticoagulants
Antiplatelet
Thrombolytic
Hemostatic or Antifibrinolytic

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Anticoagulant Medication

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Heparin

warfarin (Coumadin)

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Adverse effects of anticoagulants

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BLEEDING
nausea
vomiting
abdominal cramps
thrombocytopenia
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Heparin is monitored by what

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aPTTs

activated partial thromboplastin times

49
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Heparin half life

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short

1-2 hours

50
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Heparin effects are reversed by what

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protamine sulfate

51
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Low-molecular-weight heparins Medications

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enoxaparin (lovenox)

dalteparin (Fragmin)

52
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Warfarin sodium (Coumadin) is monitered by what

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PT-INR

Therapeutic is 2-4

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What is given if warfarin toxicity occurs?

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phytonadione (vitamin K)

54
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When a patient is on warfarin, assess:

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patient hx, med hx, allergies
CIs
baseline VS, lab values
potential drug interactions - there are MANY
Hx of abnormal bleeding conditions
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When is warfarin started?

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2-3 days after d/c heparin

Full therapeutic effect takes several days

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Antiplatelet Medications

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Aspirin
dipyridamole (Perssantine)
clopidogrel (Plavix) and ticlopidine (Ticlid)

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Antifibrinolytic drugs do what?

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Promote clot formation

58
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When are antifibrinolytic drugs used?

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prevent bleeding after surgery or tubes

59
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Antifibrinolytic Medications

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aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
desmopressin (DDAVP)
60
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Adverse effects of antifibrinolytic drugs

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Uncommon and mild

61
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Thrombolytic Medications

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Older: streptokinase and urokinase
Newer: 
Tissue plasminogen activator (TPA)
streptokinase (Streptase)
alteplase (Activase)
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Mechanism of action for thrombolytic drugs

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b/d the clot in the BV quickly

63
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Adverse effects of thrombolytic drugs

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BLEEDING

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Anticoagulant education

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Regular lab testing
signs of abnormal bleeding
measures to prevent bruising, bleeding, tissue injury
Wear medical alert bracelet
Avoid foods high in vitamin K
Consult physician before OTC meds