Term
| Drugs that reduce the afterload - the resistence against which the heart must pump - how hard it pumps is vascular resistance) |
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Definition
ACE Inhibitors
ARB Inhibitors
Human B Naturetic Peptides
Diuretics
Nitrates,
Inotropics - (Beta adrenergic agonists, Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors, Calcium sensitizers, Digitalis) |
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Term
Lisinopril
Prinovil
Zestril, Vassotec, Monopril, Cappotin, Lucinapril |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Agiotension Receptor Blockers - they block the receptor sites on Angiotension 2 |
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Term
First line of defense for HTN
How does it work? |
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Definition
ACE Inhibitors
causes vassodilation, decreases afterload = decreases b/p |
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Term
| What is a side effect of ACE Inhibitors |
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Definition
| orthostatic hypotension - stay in bed for first several times after taking first or an increased dose, Syncope, Orthostatic Hyptension, dizziness, dry hacking cough |
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Term
| What do ACE Inhibitors do? |
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Definition
| Angiotension Converting Enzyme Inhibitors = inhibits the formation of the angiotension converting enzyme which prevents the formation of Angiotensin 2 - in the absence of this is vassodilation |
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Term
Acute Heart Failure Medication generally given IV
How does it work? |
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Definition
Human B Naturetic Peptides
dialates tissues and decreases workload |
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Term
What are teh medications for venous vassodilation?
What is an important education |
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Definition
Nitrates, Nitroglycerine
don't wear at night b/c of tolerance build up |
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Term
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Definition
| Enhances the contractility of the heart. It slows and stregthens muscle fiber |
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Term
| What is side effects of Digitalis |
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Definition
| Bradycardia - ALWAYS ASSESS APICAL PULSE ONE MINUTE BEFORE ADMINISTRATION |
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Term
| s/s of Digitalis toxicity |
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Definition
| anorexia, malaise, confusion, fatigue, - notify dr if anorexic or confused |
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Term
| What increases digitalis toxicity |
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Definition
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Term
| Drugs that enhance contractility of heart |
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Definition
| Dabumine, Digitalist, Beta Aderlegic Markers |
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Term
| Number 1 drug prescribed in america |
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Definition
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Term
| Lipitor, Lescol, Crestor, Pravacol, Mevacor, Zocor, Lescol |
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Definition
| Statin Drugs - Report Muscle Tenderness, Monitor Liver Enzymes, Avoid Grapefruit Juice |
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Term
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Definition
| interfere with liver forming cholesterol |
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Term
What is a side effect of Nicotonic Acid?
Teachings |
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Definition
May cause flushing and itching
Take with Meals |
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Term
| If you have liver damage, what cholesterol med should you take |
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Definition
| Nicotonic Acid - it is the B vitamin of Niacin and elevates levels of it which lowers cholesterol |
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Term
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Definition
| Lopid and Tricor - not as effective take with meals - reduced side effects |
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Term
| If you have genetic high cholesterol what medication should you use? |
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Definition
| Zetia - inhibits cholesterol absorption in the intestines |
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Term
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Definition
| High Cholesterol medication combination of Zetia and Zocor for dietary and genetic high cholesterol |
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