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Cardio I - Cardio Eval - CHF Meds > Summary Of Drugs Used In CHF > Flashcards

Summary Of Drugs Used In CHF Flashcards

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Diuretics - MOA

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Optimize fluid returning to the heart - take advantage of Frank Starling’s Law –> cause diuresis - decreases plasma volume ==> decreases cardiac output ==> decreases BP

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Diuretics - SEs

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HYPOkalemia
HYPERuricemia
HYPERglycemia

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Digitalis glycosides - MOA

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+ ionotrope

Increase how forcefully the heart contracts

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Digitalis glycosides - SEs

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BRADYcardia
Fatigue
Dizziness
Visual problems
Increased toxicity with HYPOkalemia
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What drugs are commonly used in combination therapy?

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ACE inhibitor
Beta-blocker
Diuretic

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Cardio I - Cardio Eval - CHF Meds (3 decks)

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