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