Ischemic Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first line for chronic stable angina
A
Beta blockers (decrease oxygen demand)
2
Q
What is first line for treating Prinzmetal (variant)
A
Calcium Channel Blockers
3
Q
T/F: Most common dosing for nitroglycerin is 0.3, 0.4, and 0.6
A
True
4
Q
Where is the nitroglycerin patch attached
A
On the chest in the morning (Removed after 12 to 14 hours)
5
Q
What is the MOA of aspirin
A
Irreversibly binds COX1 and COX2, decrease in thromboxane A2
6
Q
T/F: Ranolazine cause QT prolongation
A
True
7
Q
How is Isosorbide Mononitrate BID dosed
A
Should be separated by 7 hours (not 12)
8
Q
What drugs should not be taken with Plavix, why
A
Omeprazole and Esomeprazole, Both are CYP2C9 inhibitors (CYP2C9 are metabolizer of Clopidogrel)
