Drug Classification / Side Effects

Question 1

Beta Blockers

Answer 1

Bronchospasm (NS drugs)
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Heart Block
Decreased libido

Question 2

Nitrates

Answer 2

Flushing
Headache
Hypotension
Reflex tachycardia
Massive vasodilation

Question 3

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 3

Verapamil: Constipation, headache, heart block, flushing, peripheral edema
Nifedipine: Hypotension, reflex tachycardia, flushing, tremor, nervousness, peripheral edema
Diltiazem: heart block, dry mouth

Question 4

Diuretics

Answer 4

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances and pH changes
Above changes can cause arrhythmias
At risk for developing low potassium levels (norm. = 3.5-5)

Question 5

Vasodilator

Nonadrenergics

Answer 5

Headache

Sweating

Question 6

Vasodilator

Nonadrenergics

Answer 6

Headache

Sweating

Question 7

Vasodilators

Alpha Adrenergic Blockers

Answer 7

Orthostatic hypotension

Syncope

Question 8

Vasodilators

Alpha Adrenergic Blockers

Answer 8

Orthostatic hypotension

Syncope

Question 9

Vasodilators

Centrally Acting Agents

Answer 9

Drowsiness
Fatigue
Dry mouth
Sexual dysfunction

Question 10

Vasodilators

ACE inhibitors

Answer 10

Serious side effects rare
Dry cough (most common)
Skin rash
GI disturbances
Dizziness

Question 11

Vasodilators

ARBs

Answer 11

Does NOT produce cough

Question 12

Vasodilators

ARBs

Answer 12

Does NOT produce cough

Question 13

Cardiac Glycosides

Answer 13

Anorexia, N&V
Drowsiness, fatigue, confusion
Visual disturbances, i.e., yellow vision, double or blurred vision
Cardiac arrhythmias

Question 14

Cardiac Glycosides

Answer 14

Anorexia, N&V
Drowsiness, fatigue, confusion
Visual disturbances, i.e., yellow vision, double or blurred vision
Cardiac dysrhythmias, including heart blocks and PVCs

Question 15

Anti-arrhythmic agents

Answer 15

Dysrhythmias
Heart blocks
Interstitial pneumonias, pulmonary fibrosis, liver failure (Amiodarone)
Orthostatic hypotension (Bretyllium)
(Can treat one arrhythmia but can cause another one)