Pharmaceutical Care of CV Patients (Role of Pharmacist in Hospital)

Question 1

Name 4 ways to manage the CV patient in hospital

Answer 1

Improve symptoms
Prevent deterioration
Review medicines/lifestyles
Communicate changes

Question 2

What is the role of the pharmacist in managing hypertension? (5)

Answer 2

Monitor BP to aim for

Question 3

List 3 common medications used in hypertension

Answer 3

ACE inhibitors
Calcium-channel blockers
Diuretics

Question 4

List 3 parameters that should be monitored when a patient is taking ACE inhibitors for hypertension

Answer 4

Serum creatinine
eGFR
Serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium)
Check within 2-4 weeks of starting therapy or increasing dose, then atleast annually throughout therapy

Question 5

List 1 parameter that should be monitored when a patient is taking calcium-channel blockers for hypertension

Answer 5

Heart rate

Maintain above 55 beats per minute

Question 6

List 4 parameters that should be monitored when a patient is taking diuretics for hypertension

Answer 6

Serum creatinine
eGFR
Serum electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium)
Uric acid (if gout is suspected)
Check within 2-4 weeks of starting therapy or increasing dose, and then at least annually throughout therapy