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Exam 2 Drugs Flashcards

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Hydrochlorothiazide
chlorthalidone
metalozone
indapamide

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thiazide diuretics

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Furosemide
Torsemide
Bumetanide
Ethacrynic Acid

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Loop Diuretics

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Amiloride

Triamterene

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Potassium-Sparing diuretics

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Nifedipine

Amlodipine

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Calcium Channel Blockers (Dihydropyridine)

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Verapamil

Diltiazem

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Calcium Channel Blockers (Non-dihydropiridine)

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Captopril
Enalapril
Fosinopril
Lisinopril
Perindopril
Quinapril
Ramipril
Trandolapril
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ACE Inhibitors (“-opril”)

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Azilsartan
Candesartan
Eprosartan
Irbesartan
Losartan
Olmesartan
Temisartan
Vaslartan
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ARBs (“-sartan”)

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Doxazosin
Prazosin
Terazosin

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Alpha-1 Antagonists (“-zosin”)

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Clonidine
Methyldopa
Guanfacine
Guanabenz

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Alpha-2 Agonists

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Reserpine

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Peripheral Sympathetic Inhibitor

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Isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine
Hydralazine
Minoxidil

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Direct Vasodilators

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Atorvastatin
Fluvastatin
Lovastatin
Pravastatin
Rosuvastatin
Simvastatin
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Statin

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13
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Alirocumab

Evolocumab

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PCSK9 Inhibitor (cholesterol) - other treatments

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Lovaza
Vascepa
Epanova
Omtryg

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids (fish oil) - other cholesterol treatment

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15
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Digoxin - Method of Action

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Use in Heart Failure (sometimes)

MOA: + inotropic effects (heart beats harder); decreases hospitalization, DOES NOT decrease or improve HF progression

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ACE-I pharmacological use

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blocks creation of angiotensin II

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ARBs pharmacological use

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blocks angiotensin II’s receptor

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18
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Fondaparinux

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Xa Inhibitor (indirect)

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Apixaban

Rivaroxaban

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Xa inhibitor (direct)

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Bivalirudin
Desirudin
Aragatroban
Dabigatrin

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Direct Thrombin inhibitors

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Amiodarone
Dofetilide
Ibutilide
Propafenone

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Pharmacological Cardio Conversion

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Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban
Warfarin
Apixaban

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Anticoagulants

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Aspirin

Dipyridamole

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Antiplatelets

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Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Ticagrelor
Cangrelor (IV)

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P2Y12 Inhibitor - reduces platelet activation/aggregation

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Abciximab
Eptifibatide
Tirofiban

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Glycoprotein lIb/IIIa Receptor Inhibitor

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Alteplase
Reteplase
Tenecteplase

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Fibrinolytics (fibrin-specific)

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Streptokinase

Urokinase

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Fibrinolytics (nonfibrin-specific)

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28
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Nitroglycerin

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Short-acting nitrate (angina)

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29
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Nitroglycerin ER
Isosorbide dinitrate
isosorbide mononitrate

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Long-acting nitrates

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30
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this diuretic used in Edema and Heart Failure, works on loop of henle, and can be used even in poor renal function (decreases renal vascular resistance, increased renal blood flow)

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Loop Diuretics

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31
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this diuretic used commonly in Hypertension; decreases BP by increasing sodium and water excretion by the kidneys (decreases blood volume)

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Thiazide Diuretics

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32
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This diuretic is good for RESISTANT hypertension; they increase NaCl excretion, decrease K+ secretion), diminishing cardiac remodeling in heart failure

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Aldosterone antagonists
spironolactone
eplerenone

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33
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Adverse effects of potassium sparing diuretics

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HyperK; decrease or D/C K+ supplements and avoid high potassium foods

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Spironolactone

Eplerenone

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Aldosterone antagonists (diuretic)

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35
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Types of Diuretics?

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Thiazide, Loop, Potassium Sparing, Aldosterone Antagonists

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36
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Aspirin MOA?

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inhibits COX (cyclooxygenase)

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37
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Types of antiplatelets

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aspirin, dipyridamole, P2Y12 inhibitors, Glycoprotein IIa/IIIb inhibitors

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38
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when to use fibrinolytics?

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Acute Coronary syndrome if PCI is too far away, in ischemic stroke, in VTE

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39
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treatment for acute stroke; give within 3 hours after onset to reverse symptoms

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Alteplase (fibrinolytics)

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40
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how do potassium sparing diuretics work?

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inhibit sodium transport at late distal and collecting ducts

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41
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dihydropiridines vs. nondihydropyridines (CCB)

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dihydropyridines have greater affinity for peripheral vasculature calcium channels (legs), while nondihydropyridines have affinity for both peripheral and cardiac calcium channels (not just legs)

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42
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DO’s and DONT’s of using nondihydropyridines (CCBs)

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DONT use if EF is low; use for angina, Afib, HTN (blocks cardiac conduction through AV node, has vasodilating properties)

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43
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Which dihydropyridine (CCB) is safe for reduced EF?

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Amlodipine

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44
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Verapamil

Diltliazem

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Non-dihydropyridine (CCB)

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45
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Nifedipine

Amlodipine

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dihydropyridine (CCB)

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method of action ARBs?

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block angiotensin II from binding to angiotensin receptor (RAAS)

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47
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Aliskren

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Direct Renin Inhibitor (antihypertensive) - less common. MOA: directly inhibits renin

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48
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Doxazosin
Prazosin
Terazosin

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Alpha-1 Antagonists (antihypertensive) - less common. MOA: add-on treatment, NOT monotherapy due to a risk for increase in cardiovascular events

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Clonidine
Methyldopa
Guanfacine
Guanabenz

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Alpha-2 agonists (antihypertensives) - less common. MOA: reduces sympathetic outflow, enhances parasympathetic activity

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50
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1st line medication for hypertension in PREGNANCY?

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methyldopa - alpha 2 agonist. Labetalol ok too

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51
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Reserpine

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peripheral sympathetic inhibitors. MOA: reduces sympathetic tone and peripheral resistance, depletes NE from nerve endings. (anti-hypertensive) - not tolerated well

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52
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isosorbide dinitrate/hydralazine
hydralazine
minoxidil

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Direct Vasodilators (antihypertensive) - MOA: relaxes smooth muscle in arterioles, activates baroreceptors.

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53
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best time to prescribe direct vasodilators? (antihypertensive)

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Resistant hypertension, but also ADD diuretics and BB (causes reflex tachycardia)

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54
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Blood pressure definition?

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BP = CO x PVR
(CO: cardiac output)
PVR: peripheral vascular resistance

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55
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role of angiotensin II in Heart failure?

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increases systemic vascular resistance, increasing BP. ALSO, potentiates release of NE, inducing vascular hypertrophy = cardiac remodeling

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ACE-Inhibitor function?

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blocks conversion of angiotensin I –> angiotensin II

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57
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ARB function?

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blocks receptors of angiotensin II

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58
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CONTRAINDICATIONS for ACE-I/ARB?

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pregnancy, renal artery stenosis (ACE can cause decline in renal function)

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59
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function of nitrates in HF?

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venous dilation = reduced preload

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60
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function of hydralazine in HF?

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direct arterial smooth muscle relaxation = reduce AFTERLOAD

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Purpose of Beta Blockers in HF?

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block influence of SNS (NE) at beta adrenergic receptors, improving EF and reducing hospitalizations

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62
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Do you give BB with volume overload?

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NO! wait until euvolemic and initiate a low-dose

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63
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Aldosterone impact on HF? Why are aldosterone antagonists important for treating HF?

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Aldosterone is responsible for sodium and water retention, electrolyte abnormalities. ALDOSTERONE ANTAGONISTS are important because ACE-I do not suppress production/release of aldosterone

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64
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Importance of antiplatelets (aspirin and warfarin) in Heart Failure?

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Bad valves can cause stasis blood, endothelial dysfunction, hypercoagulability increasing risk of thromboembolic events

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65
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importance of Aspirin in HF?

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reduces risk of stroke (embolism)

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importance of anticoagulant in HF?

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prevents blood clots, especially in LV dysfunction and prosthetic valves

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67
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Role of Digoxin in HF?

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Positive inotropic effects = heart beats harder (increases intracellular Na by binding to Na and K pumps)
Restoration baroreceptor sensitivity
if AFib too, use to slow HR
DOES NOT decrease progression of HF, but has a role in decreasing hospitalizations due to HF

68
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Risks of Digoxin

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high risk of toxicity; monitor electrolytes

69
Q

Heart failure with PRESERVED LVEF also known as?

A

diastolic HF - impaired ventricular relaxation and filling; EF not affected

70
Q

How to manage ACUTE heart failure episode?

A

FIRST: manage congestion and hypoperfusion:

congestion: IV diuretic (furosemide) & IV vasodilators (nitro)
hypoperfusion: positive inotropes to make heart beat faster (dobutamine)

71
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What are the 4 groups that need a statin?

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  1. Established ASCVD
  2. LDL > 190
  3. Diabetic, age 40-70, LDL 70-189
  4. Nondiabetic, age 40-75, LDL 70-189, 10 year risk >7.5%
72
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What do statins do?

A

inhibit MHG-CoA reductase, responsible for cholesterol synthesis

73
Q

Atorvastatin
Fluvastatin
Lovastatin
Pravastatin

A

Statins

74
Q

Low intensity statins?

A

Lovastatin
Pravastatin
(10-20 mg)

75
Q

Moderate intensity statins

A

all of them…(40 mg)

reduces LDL by 30-50%

76
Q

high intensity statins

A

Atorvastatin
Rosuvastatin
(40-80 mg)
reduces LDL by 50%

77
Q

Adverse effects of statins

A

constipation, abdominal pain

Severe: myopathy, rhabdo, elevated liver function tests

78
Q

Treatment for hypercholesterolemia?

A

1st: LIFESTYLE TREATMENT

then statins

79
Q

If NOT using statin for high cholesterol, other options?

A 
Ezetimibe
PCSK9 inhibitor
Nicotinic Acid
Fibric acid derivatives
Omega 3 fatty acids
80
Q

MOA ezetimibe?

A

inhibit cholesterol absorption in small intestine and prevents delivery to liver. used post CV event.

81
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Alirocumab

Evolocumab

A

PCSK9 inhibitor : used in combo with statin. Binds to LDL receptor and prevents its degradation–> longer breakdown and excretion of LDL. NEW, so don’t be the first!

82
Q

Type of antihypertensive to use for resistant HTN?

A

Alpha-2 agonists

83
Q

How to D/C clonidine? (Alpha-2 agonist)

A

Avoid severe rebound HTN. Taper B.B. first, wait several days, and then taper clonidine

84
Q

What to do if INR >10?

A

Vitamin K! Takes 24 hours to see effects

85
Q

INR >4 , under 10 - what do you do?

A

Hold warfarin until therapeutic

86
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How long does warfarin take to be eliminated?

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5-7 days

87
Q

fondaparinoux (indirect Xa inhibitor) MOA?

A

Accelerates antithrombin (binds to AT)

88
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Warfarin MOA? When to use?

A

Vitamin K antagonist

Treatment of VTE and stroke prevention in Afib

89
Q

How to dose warfarin

A

Start it in combo w/ heparin, because it’s effects take 5-7 days. D/C warfarin 5 days before surgery and restart 12-24 hours post-op

90
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Fondaparinoux MOA

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SubQ; indirectly inhibits Xa in coagulation cascade - no effect against thrombin
Binds to Antithrombin

91
Q

Contraindications and cautions of Fondaparinoux

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CrCl<30 (rental impairment)
Hypersensitivity, thrombocytopenia

CAUTION in elderly (bleeding)

92
Q

Apixaban and rivaroxaban MOA?

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Inhibit Xa directly; bind reversible to Xa and prevent thrombus formation

93
Q

Things to know about direct Xa inhibitors

A

Shorter 1/2 life than warfarin, missed doses more serious, no labs to measure effectiveness, no antidotes

94
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Which anticoagulant to use with patient who has Heparin induced thrombocytopenia(HIT)?

A

Direct thrombin inhibitors

Bivalirudin, aragatroban

95
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Drug of choice for RAPID anticoagulation?

A

Infractioned heparin

96
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True or false: UFH dissolves a formed clot.

A

False! Prevents propagation and growth

97
Q

UFH is eliminated enzymatically in low doses and renally in high doses (true or false)

A

True

98
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What is HIT?

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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia- when platelets drop by >50%; discontinue UFH / LMWH immediately!!! Switch to direct thrombin inhibitors or fondaparinoux

99
Q

Dalteparin

Enoxaparin

A

LMWH

100
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LMWH MOA?

A

Prevent growth of formed thrombus, inhibits thrombin (factor IIa and factor Xa)

101
Q

Is LMWF safe in treating pregnancy?
Dalteparin
Enoxaparin

A

Yes- does not cross placenta

102
Q

Are nitrates done first at ER?

A

No- they relieve angina but they do not change outcomes

103
Q

Adverse effects of P2Y12 Inhibitors?

A

bleeding, TTP (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura) (clopidogrel), dyspnea, bradyarrhythmias

104
Q

How to dose P2Y12 inhibitors post-procedure

A

start immediately, continue for 2 weeks to 12 months

105
Q

What Antiplatelet do you Rx for patient with poor CYP2C19 metabolizers?

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Prasugrel or Ticagrelor; Clopidogrel is converted to active form by CYP2C19, so won’t be as effective in these patients

106
Q

What do you do with antiplatelet meds for person who is having surgery?

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WITHHOLD for 7 days to decrease chances of uncontrolled bleeding

107
Q

When to use GP lib/llla?

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for antiplatelet therapy; specifically when P2Y12 inhibitor are not adequate OR in large thrombus burden - not recommended if patient is on fibrinolytics or bivalrudin (bleed risk)

108
Q

Role of thrombolytics?

A

break up life-threatening thrombus

109
Q

Types of Antiplatelets

A

Aspirin
Dipyridamole
P2Y12 Inhibitors
GP lib/llla receptor inhibitors

110
Q

Which drug is considered 1st line therapy in ACS?

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fibrin-specific (Alteplase, Reteplase, Tenecteplase); opens greater percentage of infarcted arteries

111
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Contraindications for Fibrinolytics

A

for use in NSTE-ACS and if too much time has passed since the cardiac event

112
Q

Fibrinolytics in VTE?

A

Streptokinase, Urokinase, Alteplase - use for treatment in VTE ONLY IF shock, hypotension, massive DVT w/ limb gangrene

113
Q

If PCI is too far away, what do you do?

A

use fibrinolytics - FIRST LINE (fibrin-specific)

114
Q

HTN treatment >140/90 blacks?

A

Thiazide diuretic OR CCB

115
Q

HTN treatment >140/90 white/nonblack?

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ACE-I/ARB (or thiazide/CCB)

116
Q

HTN treatment for >140/90 in patients with CKD

A

Add ACE-I/ARB, even in African Americans.

117
Q

Guidelines for starting TWO Hypertensive drugs?

A

systolic >20mmHg or diastolic >10mmHg

118
Q

What are the types of direct cardioversion? DCC

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unstable (emergency- shock) and stable (medication)

sedate before electrical cardioversion

119
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When thinking Rate vs Rhythm control, which do we try and achieve first?

A

RATE! - be careful with amiodarone, works like K blocker, CCB, BB - last ditch effort

120
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When can you consider DCC?

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w/ Afib lasting <48 hours

121
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When is Delayed cardioversion considered?

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in patients with Afib >48 hours; MUST anticoagulate for 3 weeks PRIOR to conversion and continue for 4 weeks AFTER as well.

122
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Treatment for PCI (including time)

A

preferred treatment, within 90 min!

Dual antiplatelet therapy: ASA + P2Y12, anticoagulate w/ UFH

123
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Treatment for Fibrinolysis

A

within 30 min! do if PCI not available. Dual antiplatelet therapy (ASA + clopidogrel P2Y12), and Anticoagulate with IV UFH

124
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Two factors to address in acute heart failure episode

A

congestion and hypoperfusion, use

IV diuretics, IV vasodilators, Dobutamine (positive inotropes)

125
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Purpose of amiodarone

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treat Afib and ventricular arrhythmias

126
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Factors that describe stage B HF

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Previous MI, LV remodeling, low EF, valvular disease (but no symptoms)

Treat w/ ACEI + BB

127
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Factors describing stage A HF

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risk factors: HTN, smoking, lipids, DM, lack of exercise

Treat w/ ACEI

128
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Stage C HF

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Symptoms! DOE, edema, SOB, fatigue

Treat w/ ACEI, BB, Diuretic

129
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ACE-I and renal function

A

ACE-I can cause renal insufficiency, and is CONTRAINDICATED in bilateral renal stenosis, however it can be beneficial chronically

130
Q

Nitrates reduce _______ and hydralazine reduces ___________

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preload, afterload

131
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when do you initiate beta blockers in HF?

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wait until patient is euvolemically stable (volume overload + BB = worsening effects)

132
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When to use nondihydropyridines vs dihydropyridines

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nondihydros - angina and AFib

dihydros - peripheral vasodilation

133
Q

in acute HF exacerbation, we give IV diuretics, IV vasodilators, and IV positive inotropes (dobutamine)…why?

A

IV dobutamine - increases cardiac contractility, makes heart pump harder
IV vasodilators - rapidly decreases arterial tone
IV diuretics - decrease blood volume/fluid

134
Q

CCB Method of Action?

A

Relaxes arterioles by blocking calcium from entering cell

135
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True or False: Rechallenging statins in those who experience rhabdomyolysis is okay, but wait 2-4 weeks

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FALSE! If patient has rhabdo from a statin, DO NOT rechallenge that same one! In other cases, where patient simply does not tolerate, re-challenging is ok, but wait 2-4 weeks.

136
Q

Safest CCB to use in reduced EF?

A

Amlodipine

137
Q

Why do we take a baseline CK when prescribing statins?

A

Need to have a baseline INCASE patients complain of myopathy, muscle pain, weakness, brown urine (signs of rhabdo)

138
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True or False: Rechallenging statins in those who experience rhabdomyolysis is okay, but wait 3-4 weeks

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FALSE! If patient has rhabdo from a statin, DO NOT rechallenge that same one! In other cases, where patient simply does not tolerate, re-challenging is ok.

139
Q

Statins metabolized by which enzyme?

A

CYP450s

140
Q

Quinidine
Procainamide
Disopyramide

A

Class 1A Na channel blockers (antiarrhythmic class)

-intermediate potency

141
Q

Lidocaine

Mexilitine

A

Class 1B Na channel blockers (antiarrhythmics)

-lowest potency

142
Q

Flecainide

Propafenone

A

Class 1C Na channel blockers (antiarrhythmics

-greatest potency

143
Q

Class 2 antiarrhythmics?

A

Beta Blockers

144
Q

Class 3 antiarrhythmics?

A

Potassium channel blockers

Amiodarone
Dofetilide
Dronedarone
Ibutilide
Sotolol
145
Q

which anticoagulants bind the Von Willebrand factor in the coagulation cascade?

A

heparin

146
Q

Adenosine MOA

A

Direct AV node inhibition; drug of choice for PSVT

147
Q

Uses for anticoagulation

A

Prevention of stroke, VTE, thrombus formation (Afib, procedures), thromboembolism (PE)

148
Q

Types of Anticoagulants

A 
Warfarin
Xa Inhibitors
Direct Thrombin inhibitors
Heparin
LMWH
149
Q

What is the importance of aPPT in UFH dosing?

A

adjust dose based on the aPPT; should be 1.5-2.5x control aPPT value

150
Q

What do you do if there is HIT or thrombosis while patient is on UFH?

A

D/C immediately and switch to direct thrombin inhibitors OR Fondaparinoux

151
Q

Dalteparin

Enoxaparin

A

LMWH

152
Q

Which anticoagulants have antidotes, and what are they?

A

Protamine –> LMWH
Vit K –> warfarin
Praxbind –> direct thrombin inhibitors

153
Q

which antiarrhythmics are IV form?

A

Class 1A and 1B Na channel blockers

154
Q

Which antiarrhythmics are PO?

A

Class 1C Na channel blockers

155
Q

Where in conduction system do BB affect rhythm?

A

Blocks conduction at AV node

156
Q

does Amiodarone have a long or short 1/2 life?

A

EXTREMELY long (antiarrhythmic)

157
Q

common side effects and severe side effects of Amiodarone

A

hypotension, sinus bradycardia (acts like all classes of antiarrhythmics)

pulm toxicity, hepatotoxicity, hypo/hyperthyroidism, exacerbated arrhythmias

158
Q

Which antiarrhythmics slow conduction at AV node?

A

BB and CCB (class 2 and 4)

159
Q

Why are we cautious with verapamil + digoxin?

A

verapamil (CCB) can mess with concentration of digoxin (digoxin has low therapeutic index, so small changes can cause large effects)

160
Q

Which antiarrhythmic causes DIRECT AV nodal inhibition?

A

Adenosine

161
Q

Which antiarrhythmic drug is 1st line choice in treating PSVT?

A

Adenosine

162
Q

How can you tell if your patient has digoxin toxicity?

A

CNS effects(psychosis confusion), GI effects (nausea, vomiting), Visual disturbances (green halos around objects), new cardiac arrhythmias

163
Q

How to monitor for digoxin toxicity

A

Look for HypoK, HypoMg

164
Q

which drugs provide 24 hour protection for angina?

A

BB and CCB

165
Q

door-to-needle time for Alteplase in stroke?

A

60 minutes

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