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Question 1

beta blockers mechanism

Answer 1

blocks sympathetic NS blockade
decreases HR (slows HR at SA node), contractility,
blocks adrenaline and NA

Question 2

beta blockers name

Answer 2

anything olol or diol
atenolol
carvedilol
lebetalol
metroprolol

Question 3

contraindications of beta blockers

Answer 3

Asthma, history of bronchospasm, second or third degree heart block, severe peripheral arterial disease, and unstable heart failure. (Relative) Diabetics (block signs of low blood sugar, such as rapid heartbeat), bradycardia, and Myasthenia gravis

Question 4

special considerations for beta blockers

Answer 4

no abrupt discontinuation

give glucagon for beta blocker overdose

Question 5

ace inhibitors name

Answer 5

Lisinopril, Enalapril, Captopril, Ramipril

Question 6

indications for ace inhibitors

Answer 6

hypertension, heart failure, preventing strokes, treating kidney disease w/ patients w/ hypertension

Question 7

ace inhibitors mechanism

Answer 7

decrease angiotensin II which leads to higher blood pressure

dumps water by blocking aldosterone, takes up K

Question 8

ace inhibitor contraindication

Answer 8

hypersensitivity to Ace inhibitors
impaired renal function 
hypovolemia, dehydration, 
hemodialysis
angioedema

Question 9

ace inhibitors considerations

Answer 9

cough, bad for pregnancy, hyperkalemia

Question 10

angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) mechanism

Answer 10

blood vessels dilate

Question 11

ARBs names

Answer 11

losartan, valsartan

Question 12

ARBs contraindications

Answer 12

pregnancy, bilateral renal artery stenosis

does not have cough issue

Question 13

calcium channel blockers names

Answer 13

nifedipine, amiodipine, isradipine
verapamil
diltiazem

Question 14

calcium channel blocker contraindications

Answer 14

don’t stop abruptly
grapefruit
may affect liver function

Question 15

antiarrhythmics common

Answer 15

lidocaine
adenosine
quinidine
propranolol
metoprolol

Question 16

drugs for heart failure

Answer 16

ace inhibitors
beta blockers
angiotensin receptor blockers
aldosteron antagnists
loop diuretics
nitrates with hydrazine
nesiritide
digoxin

Question 17

order of drugs..

Answer 17

aces>beta blockers>diuretics

Question 18

diuretics

Answer 18

furosemide, bumetanide, bendroflumethiazide

Question 19

vasodilators

Answer 19

nitroglycerin, nitroprusside

Question 20

inotropes

Answer 20

dobutamine

Question 21

anticoagulants

Answer 21

warfarin (Coumadin) , dabigatran (predaxa) lovenox, xarelto

Question 22

indications for anticoagulatnts

Answer 22

DVT, pulmonary embolus, cerebral vascular accident, TIA, MI

Question 23

lipid lowering medications

Answer 23

Pravachol, Lipitor, zocor, niacin, tricor

Question 24

rhabdomyolysis

Answer 24

is a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle breaks down rapidly. Symptoms may include muscle pains, weakness, vomiting, and confusion. There maybe tea colored urine or an irregular heartbeat Some of breakdown products, such as the protein myoglobin, are harmful to the kidneys and may lead to kidney failure.
The muscle damage is most often the result of a crush injury, strenuous exercise, medications,

Question 25

contraindications of lipid lowering medications

Answer 25

Contraindications include hypersensitivity, active liver disease, pregnancy, active peptic ulcer, severe hypotension, arterial bleeding, renal disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, gallbladder disease

monitor for rhabdomyolysis

Question 26

diuretics examples

Answer 26

furosemide, mannitol, hydrochlorothiazide, spironolactone

Question 27

indications for diuretics

Answer 27

hypertension, heart failure, liver disease, edema

Question 28

diuretic contraindications

Answer 28

renal dysfunction

Question 29

diuretic examples

Answer 29

acetazolamide, mannitol, bumetanide, furosemide,

Question 30

acetazoamide

Answer 30

may decrease intraocular pressure during surgery

Question 31

asthma treatments

Answer 31

beta agonists (Proventil, ventolin)
long acting beta agonists (formoterol, salmeterol)
corticosterioids
need to use selective beta blockers

Question 32

asthma treatment sideeffects

Answer 32

anxiety, HTN, tachycardia

Question 33

COPD path for treatment

Answer 33

flu vaccine
short acting bronchodilators when needed
bronchodilators
glucocorticosteroids

Question 34

anti-reflux medications

Answer 34

antacids,H2 blockers, proton pump inhibitors, promotability agents

Question 35

H2 receptor blocker examples

Answer 35

cimetidine
famotidine
nizatidine
rantidine

Question 36

proton pump inhibitos

Answer 36

prazole

Question 37

promotility

Answer 37

metoclopramid

Question 38

promotility caution

Answer 38

tardive dyskinesia- neurological disorder that causes involuntary rapid movements of the face/body

Question 39

diabets attacks

Answer 39

beta cells of pancreas

Question 40

type two diabetes drugs

Answer 40

sulfonylureas, biguanides, thiazolidinediones

Question 41

insulin brands

Answer 41

aspart, lidpro, regular, NPH

Question 42

hyperthyroidism drugs

Answer 42

methimazole, propylthiouracil, radioactive iodine

Question 43

hypothyroidism drugs

Answer 43

levothyroxine- a replacement for thyroid hormone

Question 44

drugs to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Answer 44

alpha blockers (relax bladder neck muscles) make urination easier
5-alpha reductase inhibitors - shrink prostate

Question 45

urinary incontinence

Answer 45

anticholinergic, mirabegron, botox

Question 46

ED

Answer 46

challis, viagra (slidenafil), vardenafil (levitra)

Question 47

parkinsons drugs

Answer 47

anticholinergic (atropine, benzoatropine), dopamine agonist or precursor
levodopa, bromocryptin

Question 48

anti-epileptics

Answer 48

valproate, levetiracetam, topirmate,