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Drugs (Blood Pressure & HR) Flashcards

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Desired effects of Beta Blockers?

A
  • Reduce tachycardia
  • Reduce Palpitations
  • Arrhythmias
  • Vasoconstriction of Coronary Vessels
  • Reduce BP
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Conditions in which Beta-Blockers are used for?

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  • CHF
  • HTN
  • Angina
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Anxiety
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Effects of Beta-Blockers on Exercise?

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Increase Exercise Capacity

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Conditions in which Beta-Blockers are Contraindicated?

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Asthma and COPD

  • Worsen symptoms by increasing bronchoconstriction; decrease activity of the SNS
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Propranolol and Oxprenolol are both example of what type of drug?

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Beta-Blockers (drugs that end in “OL”)

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Sectral is an example of what kind of drug?

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Beta-Blocker

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Side Effects of Beta Blockers?

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  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Upset-Stomach; Constipation or Diarrhea
  • SOB and Dizziness
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Desired Effects of Diuretics?

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  • Anti-HTN
  • Decrease LE Edema
  • SOB
  • CHF
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How are diuretics beneficial for CHF?

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  • Reduces preload and afterload, overall reducing workload of the heart
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10
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Most Common Loop Diuretic?

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Lasix - Furosemide

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What drug type is Spironolactone? Why would we specifically choose this drug over another?

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“Spi-Spare” - ALDACTONE

  • Potassium SPARING diuretic, used when hypokalemia is a problem
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Most common Thiazide Diuretic?

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCT)

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Side Effects of Diuretics?

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  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Muscle Cramps and Weakness
  • Dehydration
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Side effects on electrolytes of Thiazide Diuretics?

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  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyponatremia
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How can Thiazide Diuretics affects LDL levels?

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Can increase LDL levels

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Side effects on electrolytes on Loop Diuretics?

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  • Hyperuricemia
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Hypokalemia
17
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Function of Vasopressin?

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Anti-Diuretic; retain waters, constricts blood vessels

18
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Side Effects of Antidiuretics

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  • Increase BP leading to HTN
  • CHF and Edema
19
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Function of Aldosterone?

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ANTIDIURETIC

For Sodium (Na+) Retention

  • Raise BP
20
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Desired Effects of Digitalis AKA Digoxin?

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  • Increase force/strength of contractility of the ventricles of the heart.
  • Increases SV
  • Decrease duration of contraction of the ventricles
21
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ECG findings of Digitalis AKA Digoxin?

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  • Depressed ST segments
  • Shortened QT interval
  • Flattened T Wave
  • Lengthened PR interval
22
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Heart Condition Digitalis AKA Digoxin is used in?

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CHF

23
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Side effects of Digitalis AKA Digoxin?

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  • Arrythmias
  • Palpitations
  • Fatigue and Weakness (due to increase strength of contraction
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Signs and Symptoms of Digoxin Toxicity?

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Gi Disturbances
Loss of Appetite
Confusion
Blurred Vision

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Desired Effects of Calcium Antagonists; Calcium Channel Blockers?

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  • Decrease force of contraction
  • Vasodilation of Coronary Vessels
  • Anginal Pain
  • Anti HTN
26
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Drugs classified as calcium Antagonists?

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Drugs ending with “pine”

  • Amlodipine
  • Nifedipine

Drugs ending with “zem”

  • Cardizem
  • Diltiazem
27
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Side effects of Calcium Antagonists?

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  • Lightheadedness
  • Headache
  • N/V
  • OH
  • Weakness or Tiredness
28
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Drugs used in treatment for abnormal heart rhythms?

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Anti-Arrythmic Drug:

  • Quinidine

(A-fib, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Arrythmias, Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia)

29
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Digoxin negative effects on potassium?

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Hypokalemia

30
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Function of Nitrates?

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For Angina Pectoris

  • Decreases preload through peripheral vasodilation
  • Coronary artery vasodilation
  • Reduce myocardial oxygen demand
31
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Side effects of nitrates?

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  • Dizziness; Lightheadedness
  • Headache
  • Reflexive Tachycardia

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