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The adrenergic receptor beta 1 is located where?
cardiac muscle and kidneys
The adrenergic receptor beta 2 is located where?
bronchial smooth muscle
Beta 1 receptors do ____
increase HR contractility
increase renin secretion
Beta 2 receptors do ___
bronchodilation/relaxation
What organ is responsible for long-term blood pressure control?
kidneys due to the release of renin
What does the release of aldosterone do?
increase sodium and water absorption
What are the four types of medicines used for hypertension?
diuretics
beta blockers
ace inhibitors
calcium channel blockers
What are the three types of diuretics?
thiazide
loop
potassium-sparing
What is a common loop diuretic?
lasix
Spironalactone(aldactone) is a what kind of medicine?
potassium-sparing diuretic
What are two benefits of blocking beta 1?
decrease cardiac output
decrease force of contraction
What is the difference between a selective and non-selective beta blocker?
selective only targets cardiac muscle (beta 1)
What does an an ACE inhibitor do?
blocks angiotensin 1 from becoming angiotensin 2
What is an ARB? What does it do?
blocks angiotensin 2 receptors on various tissues
What to ACE inhibitors end in?
-pril
What do ARBS end in?
-sartan
What is the benefit of taking a calcium channel blocker?
decrease total peripheral resistance
increases vasodilation
What do calcium channel blockers end in?
-pine
What does an alpha 1 blocker do?
prevents vasoconstriction
What do alpha 1 blockers end in?
-zosin
What does a medicine containing nitric oxide do?
causes vasodilation
venous: decreases cardiac preload
coronary arteries: some dilation of healthier
Nitrate containing medications affect the demand side in BP (SV), true or false?
True
Common type of nitrate medication?
nitroglycerine
What type of anticoagulant would you give someone with acute unstable angina or NSTEMI?
Heparin-continuous drip only
What type of medication is plavix? When is it used?
anticoagulant
important after stent replacement
What type of medication lowers bad cholesterol?
Statins
What is the acronym for bad cholesterol?
LDL
What are the four types of medication a patient might be taking for CHF?
ACE inhibitor/ARB
beta blocker
diuretic
vasodilator
Why are ACE inhibitors/ARBs potentially useful for the management of CHF?
prevent and supports reversal of remodeling of heart and blood vessels
What are two benefits of digoxin, an inotrope, classified as a cardiac glycosides?
improves pumping ability in heart
possible to take by mouth
While dobutamine stimulates B1 receptors on myocardium to increase force of contraction, what is a major risk associated with it?
decreases symptoms but also decreases life expectancy
What medication class would be used to slow HR in sinus tachycardia or slow ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation?
Class 2 beta blockers
Amiodarone is what class of medication for cardiac complications?
Class III: potassium channel blockers
has serious side effects
What is HF medication has a very narrow therapeutic range?
digoxin
What class of medications can cause cardiac myopathy?
statins
What are the receptors that provide a short term response to blood pressure?
baroreceptors
What loop diuretic can increase a patient’s risk of falls?
lasix
What is the most common side effect of all cardiovascular medications?
orthostatic hypotension
