Quiz #5 CP & Neuro Flashcards
ACE Inhibitors __ BP and afterload
decrease
side effects of Ace inhibitors
hypotension, dizziness, dry cough, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia
ACE inhibitors are used for 2 things
hypertension & CHF
ACE inhibitors how to remember them
Prissy PRILs ace all their tests
What do alpha adrenergic antagonist agents do?
reduce peripheral vascular tone;
causes dilation of arteries & veins
decrease BP
how to remember Alpha adrenergic antagonist agents
alfalfa (alpha) would zo”sin” when he kissed Darla
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Agents
used for?
HTN and CHF
How to remember Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Agents?
angi is too (II) tan
Beta blockers __ HR and contractility
decrease
How to remember Beta Blockers
“olol” looks like two lowercase “B” backward. Therefore, it is a beta blocker.
sodium channel blockers) control
cardiac excitation
beta blockers ___ sympathetic activity
inhibit
calcium channel blockers __ depolarization and __conduction through the AV node
depress & slow
__ Inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation.
anticoagulant agents
What type of drugs: Heparin, Coumadin (warfarin), Lovenox (enoxaparin).
anticoagulant agents
Antihyperlipidemia Agents do what?
increases HDL and lower LDL
Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Tricor (fenobibrate). are examples of ___
antihyperlipidemia agents
__ Inhibit platelet aggregation and clot formation.
antithrombotic (antiplatelet agents)
Bayer (aspirin), Plavix (clopidogrel), Persantine (dipyridamole) are examples of__
antithrombotic (antiplatelet agents)
Calcium channel blockers result in ___
diminished myocardial contraction, vasodilation, and decreased oxygen demand of the heart.
Diuretic agents __ BP and __ excretion of sodium and urine
decrease BP;
increases excretion
big side effect with diuretic agents is__?
dehydration
Nitrates do what?
Decrease ischemia through smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of peripheral veins.
Positive Inotropic Agents
do what? __ velocity of myocardial contraction. __ HR; __ conduction velocity through AV node
increase the force and velocity of myocardial contraction;
Decrease HR; Decrease velocity through AV
Lanoxin (digoxin) is an example of a __
positive iontropic agents
How to remember thrombolytic agents ?
They wanted to use a thrombolytic agent inCASE a blood clot was present.
_ Facilitate clot dissolution through conversion of plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin breaks down clots and allows occluded vessels to reopen to maintain blood flow.
Thrombolytic agents
__ Block the effects of histamine resulting in a decrease in nasal congestion, mucosal irritation, and symptoms of the common cold, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, and allergies.
Antihistamine
How to remember anti histamines?
I have bad allergeries, but I feel fINE after taking my antihistamine
Inhaled corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, and mast cell stabilizers help prevent inflammatory-mediated bronchoconstriction by inhibiting production of inflammatory cells, suppressing release of inflammatory mediators and reversing capillary permeability, in turn reducing airway edema.
anti-inflammatory agents
__ Relieve bronchospasm by stimulating the receptors that cause bronchial smooth muscle relaxation or by blocking the receptors that trigger bronchodilators. Primary classification of bronchodilators include anticholinergic, sympathomimetics, and xanthine derivatives.
Bronchodilator Agents
Anticholinergic: Atrovent (ipratropium), Spiriva (tiotropium).
Sympathomimetics: Ventolin (albuterol), Primatene mist (epinephrine), Serevent (salmeterol).
Xanthine derivative: Theo-Dur (theophylline), Aminophylline
Bronchodilator Agents
Increase respiratory secretions which help to loosen mucus. Reducing the viscosity of secretions and increasing sputum volume improves the efficiency of the cough reflex and of ciliary action in removing accumulated secretions.
expectorant agents
__Decrease the viscosity of mucus secretions by altering their composition and consistency, making them easier to expectorate. Administered by a nebulizer.
Mucolytic Agents
what occurs with R sided CVA? (8)
impaired judgement, Left hemianopsia, impulsive, rapid performance, Left hemiplegia, denies probs, Left side neglect, spatial perceptual deficits.
what occurs with left sided CVA? (7)
Impaired memory, Right hemianopsia, impaired speech (aphasias), aware of deficits, Right hemiplegia, impaired discrimination, slow performance
unawareness or denial of deficits
anosognosia
Utilize stimuli that are known to activate the right side of the brain and minimize the use of items that are known to activate the left side of the brain
unilateral neglect
Pusher’s syndrome… patient pushes toward __ side
paretic side
Anosognosia occurs more with __ side CVA
right