CVS Flashcards

1
Q

Best and safest therapy for hypertension in pregnancy

A

Labetalol
Methyl Dopa
Nifedipine

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2
Q

Anti platelet contraindicated in transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke

A

Prasugrel

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3
Q

ECG part that represents absolute refractory period

A

ST segment

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4
Q

Antihypertensive during acute ischemic stroke

A

Nicardipine

CCAs
Calcium channel blockers are BBB crossing

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5
Q

Diabetic patient with htn and CHF
Comes in with visual changes, sweating and anorexia

Lab values show high BUN SCr and digoxin levels above 2ng/L

A

Digoxin toxicity occuring due to renal impairment

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6
Q

Parenteral direct thrombin inhibitor

A

Argatroban (Acova)

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7
Q

4 week patient diagnosed with patent ductus arteriosis (abnormal connection b/w aorta & pulmonary artery)
Dr wants to avoid surgery

A

Indomethacin

Promotes closure of PDA with an onsets within minutes

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8
Q

Hydralazine

A

Vasodilator
Relaxes vascular smooth muscles Thus dilation
For htn

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9
Q

Orthostatic hypotension

A

Prazosin

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10
Q

Vaughns william classification for antiarrhythmic drugs

Procainamide

A

Class 1A

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11
Q

P wave in ECG

A

Atrial depolarization

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12
Q

Verapamil causes major interaction with this heart drug

A

Digoxin

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13
Q

non dihydropyridine Ca Ch Blocker

A

verapamil and diltiazem

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14
Q

Amiodarone major side effect

A

Pulmonary toxicity

Peripheral edema

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15
Q

Epoetin Alfa indication

A

Anemia in renal failure patient

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16
Q

Sickle cell anemia meds

A
Hydroxyurea
L glutamine
Crizan lizumab
Pain meds
Voxelotor
17
Q

Clopidogrel mech of action

A

Anti platelet via inhibiting ADP receptors

18
Q

Lyse fibrin clots

A

Streptokinase