Mechanism Of Action Flashcards

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MOA Calcium Chloride

A

Increase cardiac contractile state and ventricular automaticity

Useful in reversing cardiac arrhythmias due to hyperkalemia

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MOA Glucagon

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Hormone synthesized by pancreas

May increase HR and cardiac output

Relaxes GI smooth muscles

Release glycogen stores in liver and skeletal muscles

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3
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MOA Thiamine

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Combined with ATP converting sugar to energy

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4
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MOA Ketorolac (Toradol)

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inhibits prostaglandin synthesis

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