LEC - PREFINALS - Unit Test Flashcards
vasodilators work by
relaxing muscles
nitroglycerin does not cause
ear ringing
peripheral vasodilators agents are used for
nocturnal leg cramps
vasodilators are used to treat leg pain because of their effect on the
peripheral atrial system
Side effects of peripheral vasodilators include
hypotension
therapeutic digoxin levels
0.5-2.0
best advice for taking propanolol
do not stop taking it abruptly
heparin is for
preventing clot formation while perfusing organs
hydrazaline (apresoline) needs this before being given
non-invasive bp cuff
nitroglycerin IV is for
angina pectoris
spironolactone can cause
hyperkalemia
INR level of 4.7 means
monitor for bleeding
example of digitalis medication
lanoxin
digoxin can increase
cardiac motility
APTT 100 secs means
prepare protamine sulfate
people on warfarin (Coumadin) need this approved first by the doctor
vitamin supplements
a heavy beer drinker needs this
be started prophylactically on long-acting nitrates
nitroglycerint teaching
nitrogylcerin chould be replaced every 3 months
quinidine is a
sodium blocker
quinidine and lidocaine are
class I and class II
propanolol can cause
bradycardia
lipoproteins are
a combination of HDL and LDL
bile acid sequestrants are
chemicals that increase bile loss through feces
antihyperlipidemics
increase HDL
lovastatin are
HMG
antianxiety meds do not cause
visual impairments
lithium drugs are chosen because they
are the main drugs for manic states
