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1
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The adrenergic receptor beta 1 is located where?

A

cardiac muscle and kidneys

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2
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The adrenergic receptor beta 2 is located where?

A

bronchial smooth muscle

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3
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Beta 1 receptors do ____

A

increase HR contractility

increase renin secretion

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4
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Beta 2 receptors do ___

A

bronchodilation/relaxation

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5
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What organ is responsible for long-term blood pressure control?

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kidneys due to the release of renin

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6
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What does the release of aldosterone do?

A

increase sodium and water absorption

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7
Q

What are the four types of medicines used for hypertension?

A

diuretics
beta blockers
ace inhibitors
calcium channel blockers

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8
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What are the three types of diuretics?

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thiazide
loop
potassium-sparing

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9
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What is a common loop diuretic?

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lasix

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10
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Spironalactone(aldactone) is a what kind of medicine?

A

potassium-sparing diuretic

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11
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What are two benefits of blocking beta 1?

A

decrease cardiac output

decrease force of contraction

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12
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What is the difference between a selective and non-selective beta blocker?

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selective only targets cardiac muscle (beta 1)

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13
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What does an an ACE inhibitor do?

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blocks angiotensin 1 from becoming angiotensin 2

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14
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What is an ARB? What does it do?

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blocks angiotensin 2 receptors on various tissues

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15
Q

What to ACE inhibitors end in?

A

-pril

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16
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What do ARBS end in?

A

-sartan

17
Q

What is the benefit of taking a calcium channel blocker?

A

decrease total peripheral resistance

increases vasodilation

18
Q

What do calcium channel blockers end in?

A

-pine

19
Q

What does an alpha 1 blocker do?

A

prevents vasoconstriction

20
Q

What do alpha 1 blockers end in?

A

-zosin

21
Q

What does a medicine containing nitric oxide do?

A

causes vasodilation
venous: decreases cardiac preload
coronary arteries: some dilation of healthier

22
Q

Nitrate containing medications affect the demand side in BP (SV), true or false?

A

True

23
Q

Common type of nitrate medication?

A

nitroglycerine

24
Q

What type of anticoagulant would you give someone with acute unstable angina or NSTEMI?

A

Heparin-continuous drip only

25
Q

What type of medication is plavix? When is it used?

A

anticoagulant

important after stent replacement

26
Q

What type of medication lowers bad cholesterol?

A

Statins

27
Q

What is the acronym for bad cholesterol?

A

LDL

28
Q

What are the four types of medication a patient might be taking for CHF?

A

ACE inhibitor/ARB
beta blocker
diuretic
vasodilator

29
Q

Why are ACE inhibitors/ARBs potentially useful for the management of CHF?

A

prevent and supports reversal of remodeling of heart and blood vessels

30
Q

What are two benefits of digoxin, an inotrope, classified as a cardiac glycosides?

A

improves pumping ability in heart

possible to take by mouth

31
Q

While dobutamine stimulates B1 receptors on myocardium to increase force of contraction, what is a major risk associated with it?

A

decreases symptoms but also decreases life expectancy

32
Q

What medication class would be used to slow HR in sinus tachycardia or slow ventricular rate in atrial fibrillation?

A

Class 2 beta blockers

33
Q

Amiodarone is what class of medication for cardiac complications?

A

Class III: potassium channel blockers

has serious side effects

34
Q

What is HF medication has a very narrow therapeutic range?

A

digoxin

35
Q

What class of medications can cause cardiac myopathy?

A

statins

36
Q

What are the receptors that provide a short term response to blood pressure?

A

baroreceptors

37
Q

What loop diuretic can increase a patient’s risk of falls?

A

lasix

38
Q

What is the most common side effect of all cardiovascular medications?

A

orthostatic hypotension

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