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NPTE > Pharmacological Management of Heart and Vascular Disease and Airway/Lung Disease > Flashcards

Pharmacological Management of Heart and Vascular Disease and Airway/Lung Disease Flashcards

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Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents

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causes dilation
caution for dizziness and orthostatic hypotension
-sin

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ACE

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decreases BP and afterload
Avoid sudden changes in posture due to dizziness and hypotension.
-pril

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Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Agents

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HTN and CHF
minimal implications for PT
-tan

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Antiarrhythmic Agents
Class I
Class II
Class III

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sodium channel blockers
beta blockers
potassium channel blockers
calcium channel blockers

PTs should encourage patients to adhere to the prescribed dosing schedule and immediately report any adverse reactions

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Which antiarrhythmic agents are the most effective?

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K channel blockers

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Na channel blockers

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control cardiac excitation and conduction

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K channel blockers

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prolong repolarization by inhibiting both K and Na

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Anticoagulation Agents

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slow clot formation
careful as PT to avoid injury secondary to risk of bleeding or bruising

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Antihyperlipidemia Agents

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the statins
exercise can increase HDL and maximize medication

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Antithrombotic Agents

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prevent platelets from clumping

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Beta blockers

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decrease myocardial oxygen demand
HR and BP will be diminished
-lol

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Ca channel blockers

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decrease entry of Ca into vascular smooth muscles

HR and BP will be diminished
-pine, -mil, -zem

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Diuretic Agents

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positioning changes can cause dizziness

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Nitrate agents

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decrease ischemia
orthostatic hypotension

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Positive Inotropic Agents

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increase force and velocity of myocardial contraction, slow the HR, decrease conduction velocity through AV node

Monitor HR during PT and educate on <60; >100

digoxin

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Thrombolytic Agents

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plasmin breaks down clots and occluded vessels reopen
-ase

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Antihistamine Agents

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look for orthostatic hypotension
-ine

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Anti-inflammatory Agents

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These are not bronhodilators
They are for acute episodes of asthma

19
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Bronchodilator Agents

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good before therapy
cardiac or vision abnormalities may indicate toxicity
-ium
-ol
-ine

20
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Expectorant

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Perform airway clearance within one hour of these

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