Medications Flashcards
1
Q
ACE Inhibitors
A
- end in pril
- potent BP lowering
- can increase K+
- most common S: dry cough
- caution: angioedema
2
Q
ARBs
A
- end in sartan
- potent BP lowering
- increase K+
3
Q
Calcium Channel Blockers
A
- nife, verapamil, diltiazen
- dihydropyradines and non
- lower BP & HR
- no grapefruit juice
- neg inotropic
4
Q
Loop Diuretic
A
furosemide
-K+ wasting
5
Q
Thiazide diuretics
A
K+, Na+, and Cl- wasting
6
Q
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
A
spironlactone
-decreases BP
7
Q
Anticoagulants
A
- heparin
- enoxaparin
- coumadin
- factor Xa inhibitors: -xaban
8
Q
Treating HTN
A
First Line
- ACE
- ARB
- CCB
- Thiazide diuretic
9
Q
Vasodilators
A
- nitroglycerin
- nitroprusside
- hydralazine
10
Q
Digotoxin
A
- positive inotropic
- lowers HR
- Symptoms of toxicity: fatigue, anorexia, vision changes
- hypokalemia increases risk of toxicity
- reversal: digibind
11
Q
Beta Blockers
A
- end in lol
- SNS antagonist
- SE: bradycardia, fatigue, sexual dysfunction
- caution: diabetes, asthma, HF
