Ino, Chrono and Dromotropes and vasoactive medications Flashcards

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What is a inotrope?

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  • A medication that affects the force of the hearts contractions
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Affect of positive and negative inotropes

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  • Increases (positive inotropes) or decreases (negative inotrope) the strength of the hearts pumping action
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Reasons for administering inotropes

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  • Heat failure
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Post cardiac surgery
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3 examples of inotropes

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  1. Dobutamine
  2. Milrinone
  3. Metoprolol
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What is a chronotrope

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A medication that affects heart rate

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Affects of positive and negative chronotropes

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  • Increases (positive chronotrope) or decreases (negative chronotrope) the rate at which the heart beats.
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Reasons for administering chronotropes

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  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia
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Example of a chronotrope

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Atropine - positive

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What is a dromotrope

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  • A medication that affects the condition speed of electrical impulses through the heart
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Affects of positive and negative dromotropes

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  • Increases (positive dromotrope) or decreases (negative dromotrope) the speed of electrical conduction, which is important in managing arrhythmias and ensuring proper heart rhythm
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Reasons for administering dromotropes

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  • Arrhythmias - adjust conduction speed
  • Atrial fibulation or flutter
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Examples of dromotropes

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  • Verapamil
  • Isoproterenol
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What is a vasoactive medication

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  • A drug that influences blood vessel tone, impacting blood pressure and circulation
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Affect of vasoactive medications

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  • Used to either constrict (vasoconstrictor) or dilate (vasodilator) blood vessels
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Reasons for administering vasoactive medications

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  • Hypotension
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Cardiac surgery
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Examples of vasoactive medications

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  • Noradrenaline - vasoconstrictor
  • GTN - Vasodilator