Mechanism Of Action Flashcards
1
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MOA Calcium Chloride
A
Increase cardiac contractile state and ventricular automaticity
Useful in reversing cardiac arrhythmias due to hyperkalemia
2
Q
MOA Glucagon
A
Hormone synthesized by pancreas
May increase HR and cardiac output
Relaxes GI smooth muscles
Release glycogen stores in liver and skeletal muscles
3
Q
MOA Thiamine
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Combined with ATP converting sugar to energy
4
Q
MOA Ketorolac (Toradol)
A
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis