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Med conditions 1 (CV) > Medications > Flashcards

Medications Flashcards

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Aspirin (ASA)

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Antiplatelet

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Plavix (clopidogrel)

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Antiplatelet

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Anticoagulant

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Heparin, Warfarin (Coumadin)

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Statins

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Lipitor, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors- inhibits hepatic cholesterol synthesis

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PTT

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Partial Thromboplastin Time (measures effectiveness of Heparin)

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INR

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Measures effectiveness of oral Warfarin (international normalized ratio)

Goal: usually 2-3

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Direct Oral Anticoagulation (DOAC)

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Anticoagulation

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Nitrates

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Relax vascular smooth muscle via liberation of nitric oxide

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Beta blockers

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Reduces HR, slows conduction, reduces contractility, lowers BP

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ACE Inhibitors

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Decrease afterload, causes diuresis

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Diuretics

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Diuresis, preload reduction, controls pulmonary and peripheral congestion

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Calcium Channel Blockers

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Vasodilation (relaxes smooth muscle contraction) , decreases HR

Blocks calcium entry into cells

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