lesson 9-11 part 2

Question 1

6 types of lipid lowering agents

Answer 1

hmg coa reductase
nicotinic acid
fibric acid
bile acid binding resin
cholesterol absorption inhibitors
omega 3 acid ethyl esters

Question 2

meaning of HMG-COA

Answer 2

3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A

Question 3

in charge in the conversion of HMG COA to mevalonic acid

Answer 3

reductase

Question 4

it speeds up the conversion

Answer 4

enzyme

Question 5

pathway for cholesterol synthesis

Answer 5

mevalonic acid

Question 6

reduces the production of VLDL

Answer 6

nicotinic acid

Question 7

example of nicotinic acid

Answer 7

niacin / B3

Question 8

reduce synthesis and increase breakdown of the VLDL particles

Answer 8

fibric acid

Question 9

example of fibric acid

Answer 9

gemfibrozil

Question 10

binds bile in the intestine

Answer 10

bile acid binding resins

Question 11

it lowers the very high triglyceride

Answer 11

omega-3 acid

Question 12

used for elderlies to determine the risk of CAD; the use of threadmill

Answer 12

exercise stress test

Question 13

a test or treatment for certain heart or blood vessel problem, such as clogged arteries or irregular heartbeats

Answer 13

cardiac catheterization

Question 14

what is the normal acceptable level of oxygen?

Answer 14

2L per minute via nasal cannula

Question 15

give examples of anticoagulant drugs

Answer 15

warfarin
heparin
coumadin
xarelto

Question 16

identify the act zones: st depression

Answer 16

zone of ischemia

Question 17

identify the act zones: st elevation

Answer 17

zone of injury

Question 18

identify the act zones: inverted qrs

Answer 18

zone of infarction

Question 19

atrial depolarization

Answer 19

p-wave

Question 20

ventricular depolarization

Answer 20

QRS complex

Question 21

ventricular repolarization

Answer 21

t-wave

Question 22

how many seconds to check capillary

Answer 22

less than 3 seconds

Question 23

RAAS meaning

Answer 23

renin angiotensin aldosterone system

Question 24

a system that is a regulator of blood pressure, fluid balance, and cardiovascular function

Answer 24

RAAS

Question 25

catecholamines + raas = increase or decrease bp/hr

Answer 25

increase

Question 26

a heart failure more on SYSTEMIC complication

Answer 26

right hf

Question 27

a heart failure more on PULMONARY complication

Answer 27

left hf

Question 28

abnormal build up of fluid in the abdomen

Answer 28

ascites

Question 29

IVC AND SVC are found left or right?

Answer 29

right

Question 30

a drugs that decreases fluid volume

Answer 30

diuretic

Question 31

in using diuretics, what electrolyte balance should be monitored?

Answer 31

hypokalemia/hyperkalemia

Question 32

ARBS means

Answer 32

angiotensin II receptor blockers

Question 33

suffix arbs

Answer 33

sartan

Question 34

alternative drugs to ACE inhibitors

Answer 34

hydralazine ; isosorbide