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Medications Flashcards

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Thrombolytics (Alteplase) Indications

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Coronary artery thrombosis
Acute ischemic stroke
PE (2-3 hr window)

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Thrombolytics (Alteplase) Common side effects

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GI bleeding

Intracranial hemorrhage

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Diuretic (mannitol) indications

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Increased ICP

Cerebral edema

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Diuretic (mannitol) common side effects

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Dizziness
Confusion
Blurred Vision
Nausea

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Beta blocker (labetalol) indications

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Hypertension

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Beta blocker (labetalol) common side effects

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Arrhythmia
Bradycardia
Fatigue
Weakness
Orthostatic hypotension
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Ace inhibitor (enalapril) indications

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Hypertension

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Ace inhibitor (enalapril) common side effects

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Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue

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Anticoagulants (warfarin) indications

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Venous thrombosis

PE

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Anticoagulants (warfarin) common side effects

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Hemorrhage in any organ or tissue

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How do beta blockers affect responses to exercise or physical activity?

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It blunts HR and BP responses

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How do Ca++ channel blockers affect responses to exercise or physical activity?

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Decreases resting exercise BP response

May cause reflex tachycardia, edema, and or post-exercise hypotension

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How does digitalis affect responses to exercise or physical activity?

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May cause dysrhythmias and or tachycardia

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How does bronchodilators affect responses to exercise or physical activity?

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May increase HR and BP; may cause dysrhythmias (if non-selective beta agonist)

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How does diuretics affect responses to exercise or physical activity?

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May cause dysrhythmias; may cause fluid depletion or dehydration during exercise

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How do vasodilators affect responses to exercise or physical activity?

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May increase risk of post-exercise hypotension

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