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01/23/2014

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Term
Reasonable HTN Drug for all?
Definition
Thiazide
Term
Thiazide is _____ with african americans.
Definition
perferred
Term
Calcium Channel Blocker (DHP) _______ in African American and ______ in Elderly.
Definition
preferred

preferred
Term
ACE Inhibitors for HTN are good for what pts?
Definition
good with comorbidities: HF, LV dysfunction, diabetic nephropathy
Term
ACE Inhibitors _______ in African American.
Definition
Not initial therapy for African-American
Term
HTN Drugs: _________.
Definition
Diuretics
RAAS-Inhibitors
Sympatholytics
Vasodilators
Term
Diuretic Types: ___________.
Definition
Thiazide*
Thiazide Like
Loop
K-Sparring
Term
Thiazide drug?
Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochloro(thiazide)
Term
Thiazide-like drug?
Definition
Chlorthalidone
Term
Loop Diuretics: ______.
Definition
Furosemide

Ethacrynic acid
Term
Except with HTN with __________, the loop diruetics: ___________, are reduced to use with HF.
Definition
Renal Failure

Furosemide

Ethacrynic acid
Term
K-Sparing Diuretic: ____________.
Definition
Amiloride and Triamterene

Spironolactone

Eplerenone
Term
Thiazide MOA: __________.
Definition
Io = (decrease) intravascular volume
-Decrease VR and LVEDV

IIo = (decrease) Arteriole reactivity
by decreasing Na+i and Ca2+i -> decrease in TPR
Term
Most common side effects of Thiazide?
Definition
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION

ALLERGIC Rx – Rash, Photosensitivity
-Ethacrynic acid for allergy to sulfonamides
Term
Thiazides cause hypo/hyper?
Definition
HYPOVOLEMIA: Caution in Elderly
HYPOKALEMIA
HYPERGLYCEMIA (diabetics)
Term
Hypokalemia of Thiazides predisposes you to?
Definition
dysrhythmias
Term
Bc of Hypokalemia, Thiazides may require?
Definition
May need K supplementation*
K Sparing diuretic
Term
Loop Diuretics side effect?
Definition
Hearing loss
Term
Spironolactone diuretic side effect?
Definition
Estrogenic Side Effects = Gynecomastia, Mastodynia
Term
Diuretic drug drug interaction of most concern?
Definition
Digoxin: (increase) Dig. Toxicity bc of K+ loss
Term
Diuretic drug drug interactions?
Definition
Digoxin: (increase) Dig. Toxicity
Corticosteroids: (increase) Na Retention
•Warfarin : (decrease) Effectiveness
•NSAIDS : Flip back to Hypertension
Term
Hyperkalemia of K-Sparing Diuretics Enhanced by drugs: ___________.
Definition
•NSAIDS,
•Beta-blockers
•ACE inhibitors
Term
Drugs that Inhibit the RAAS: ___________.
Definition
Direct Renin Inhibitor

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers

Aldosterone Receptor Blocker
Term
ACE Inhibitors drugs: ______.
Definition
•Captopril PRIL, just know PRIL
•Enalapril
•Lisinopril
Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers: __________.
Definition
•Losartan SARTAN, just know SARTAN
•Irbesartan
•Telmisartan
Term
Aldosterone Receptor Blocker: ________.
Definition
Spironolactone

Eplerenone
Term
Spironolactone and Eplerenone difference?
Definition
Eplerenone has less estrogen effects
Term
ACE inhibitors lead to a decrease in?
Definition
decrease in TPR

decrease in VR
Term
How do ACE inhibitors cause a decrease in VR?
Definition
Decrease in aldosterone, so decrease in Na+ retention
Term
ACE inhibitors cause rises in _______ levels.
Definition
Bradykinin: by inhibition of
destruction**
Term
ACE inhibitors preserve _________ in diabetics.
Definition
renal function
Term
Advantage of ACE over Thiazide?
Definition
No sexual dysfunction
Term
Most common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Definition
Hypotension/Na+ depletion

Dry Irritating Cough**

•** Angioedema
Term
Angioedema with ACE inhibitors is characterized by? and higher incidence in?
Definition
swelling of mucous membranes, choke, life threatening

African-Americans
Term
ACE Inhibitor Drug Interactions are with drugs that?
Definition
Also elevate K+

•Potassium sparing diuretics
•Potassium replacements
•NSAIDs
Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (______)
Definition
ARB’s
Term
What drug ending equals Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB’s)?
Definition
Azilsartan

SARTAN sartan
Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB’s) sexual dysfunction?
Definition
None
Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB’s) ______ in African Americans?
Definition
African-Americans (low-renin activity) respond less favorably. (SAME AS ACE)
Term
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB’s) have the same pharmacology as?
Definition
ACE inhibitors
Term
ACE Inhibitors and ARB induced Angioedema occurs by?
Definition
ACE inhibitors Inhibiting destruction of Bradykinin

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers block the receptor subtype I only, while the subtype II goes on to form Bradykinin
Term
Direct Renin Inhibitor (DRI) drug?
Definition
Aliskiren
Term
Alpha 2 agonist drug for HTN?
Definition
Clonidine
Term
Clonidine use in HTN?
Definition
Hypertensive ‘Urgency’
Term
Clonidine MOA?
Definition
Decrease sympathoadrenal (SAS) outflow (tone) to periphery
Term
Clonidine Side effect?
Definition
Rebound hypertension (withdrawal supersensitivity)
Term
Alpha-1 Antagonists?
Definition
Prazosin, Terazosin, and Doxazosin

SIN -sin
Term
Beta Blocker ending?
Definition
-olol
Term
Alpha and Beta Blockers: __________.
Definition
Labetalol -alol

Carvedilol
Term
Cardio selective beta blocker means beta ____.
Definition
beta 1
Term
Beta blockers used to treat HTN effects?
Definition
lowering CO (lowered HR and contractile)
lowered RAAS
Reflex increase TPR through alpha
Term
ADVERSE EFFECTS OF beta- BLOCKERS?
Definition
•Bronchospasm
•Heart Failure
•Bradycardia; AV Block
•Peripheral Vascular Disease, Raynaud’s (unchecked vasoconstriction)
Term
Labetalol drug type?
Definition
Alpha 1 and beta1/2 blocker
Term
Labetalol advantage over other sympatho drugs?
Definition
No reflex tachycardia
Term
Labetalol adverse effects?
Definition
ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION (alpha block)

BRADYCARDIA/HEART BLOCK (beta block)
Term
Labetalol bad with: __________ pt.s?
Definition
ASTHMA, DIABETES, CHF
Term
Vasodilators work in HTN by _______.
Definition
Reducing TPR
Term
Which Vasodilator reduces TPR and VR?
Definition
Nitroprusside
Term
Vasodilators used in HTN?
Definition
(Just TPR)
Hydralazine
Minoxidil
Diazoxide

(TPR and VR)
Nitroprusside
Term
Hydralazine side effect?
Definition
SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus)
Term
Minoxidil side effect?
Definition
Hypertrichosis is an abnormal amount of hair growth over the body
Term
Nitroprusside side effect?
Definition
Cyanide Toxicity
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers: __________.
Definition
Verapamil

Diltiazem

Nifedipine(and all -dipine drugs)
Term
Arteries or veins more sensitive to Calcium Channel Blockers?
Definition
ARTERIES
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers treat HTN by?
Definition
Decreasing TPR, HR, CF
Term
Nifedipine is a ______ type of drug that is administered _____ and causes a rapid __________, but has an adverse effect of?
Definition
Calcium Channel Blocker
•SUBLINGUAL / SHORT DURATION
•RAPID (decrease) OF BP
•REFLEX TACHYCARDIA**
Term
Adverse effect of Calcium Channel Blockers?
Definition
Peripheral Edema (kidney is going to ramp up RAAS)
Term
First DOC for HTN?
Definition
Thiazide
Term
_______ a ______ type drug may be more effective than Thiazides.
Definition
Chlorthalidone

(Thiazide like)
Term
For HTN with Hypokalemia use?
Definition
Spironolactone (K+ sparing)
Term
For HTN with Sinus Tachycardia use?
Definition
Beta blockers
Term
For HTN with renal failure use?
Definition
Furosemide (loop diuretic)
Term
HTN with Hypokalemia, ________ is contradicted?
Definition
Thiazides
Term
HTN drug with suicide problem?
Definition
Reserpine
Term
HTN with COPD/Asthma should avoid _____ drug.
Definition
Beta Blockers
Term
Dyslipidemia types of drugs: ________.
Definition
• Nicotinic Acid -Niacin
• Fibrates
Omega - 3 - Fatty Acids
• Bile Acid Sequestrants
• Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
• HMG CoA reductase inhibitors - “Statins”
Term
Fibrates (Fibric Acid Derivatives) drugs: ________.
Definition
Fenofibrate

Gemfibrozil
Term
Bile Acid Sequestrants drugs: ________.
Definition
Cholestyramine ("CHOLESTEROL TRY ME, choke hold and carry it out)

Colestipol & Colesevelam (fewer GI SE)
Term
Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor: ________.
Definition
Ezetimibe (Ez time to poop)
Term
Nicotinic Acid side effects: _______.
Definition
flushing and pruritis (BAD)

Hepatotoxicity (>2gm)
Term
Fibric Acid Derivatives side effect?
Definition
Cholelithiasis (gallstones) esp. Gemfibrozil
Term
Does fish oil reduce LDL levels?
Definition
No
Term
Cholestyramine MOA?
Definition
Binds bile acids which are precursors to cholesterol
•Prevents reabsorption of bile acids, hence liver metabolism is shifted toward bile acid production rather than cholesterol.
Term
Cholestyramine SE?
Definition
(TASTE LIKE THE BEACH) Nausea, abdominal cramps, major constipation, impaction, aggravation of hemorrhoids

Absorbs many drugs, folate, statins, warfarin, digoxin, vitamins.
Term
Ezetimibe MOA?
Definition
Decrease intestinal absorption of cholesterol
Term
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors aka ________.
Definition
Statins
Term
HMG-CoA Reductase function?
Definition
RDS in synthesis of cholesterol
Term
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors effects?
Definition
Total cholesterol reduces 20 - 60%
increase HDL levels (slight at best)
decrease VLDL, TG and cholesterol
Term
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors additional benefits?
Definition
Improve endothelial function
Decrease platelet aggregation
Decrease inflammation (by decreasing C-reactive protein CRP)
Term
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors Decrease the incidence of major coronary events and death in ______ prevention.
Definition
both primary and secondary
Term
Dose dependent side effect of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors?
Definition
Myalgia (Common)
Term
Rarer side effects of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors?
Definition
Rhabdomyolysis (rare)

Hepatotoxicity
Term
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors contradicted in?
Definition
pregnant women (babys need cholesterol)
Term
Antiplatelet aka __________ Agents.
Definition
Antithrombotic
Term
Antithrombotic Agents: __________.
Definition
COX Inhibitors
ADP Inhibitors
GP Ilb/Illa Inhibitors
Term
COX Inhibitors: __________.
Definition
Asprin
Term
ADP Inhibitors: _______.
Definition
Clopidogrel

Parsugrel

Ticagrelor
Term
GP Ilb/Illa Inhibitors: _______.
Definition
Abciximab

Eptifibatide

Tirofiban
Term
Anticoagulants: ________.
Definition
Warfarin
Heparin
Enoxaparin, Dalteparin
Fondaparinux
Term
Thrombolytics: ___________.
Definition
Streptokinase

Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA)
Term
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA): ________.
Definition
Alteplase

Reteplase

Tenecteplase
Term
Antithrombotic ______ clot prevention.
Definition
white
Term
Anticoagulants ________ clot prevention.
Definition
Red
Term
Aspirin blocks ________ synthesis by irreversibly inhibiting _______ enzyme.
Definition
thromboxane A2

cyclooxygenase
Term
cyclooxygenase key enzyme in the synthesis of _______ and ________.
Definition
thromboxane A2

prostacyclin
Term
Thromboxane A2 function?
Definition
potent activator of platelets
Term
Thromboxane A2 produced where?
Definition
Platelet
Term
ADP Inhibitors: _______.
Definition
Clopidogrel

Parsugrel

Ticagrelor
Term
Clopidogrel & Parsugrel through ADP inhibition irreversibly inhibits _______ through the ______ receptor.
Definition
Platelet Aggregation

purinergic
Term
Clopidogrel drawback?
Definition
Prodrug
Term
Ticagrelor drawback compared to Clopidogrel?
Definition
Greater risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage
Term
Ticagrelor not to be used with?
Definition
Asprin
Term
GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors: __________.
Definition
Abciximab

Eptifibatide

Tirofiban
Term
GPIIb/IIIa binds?
Definition
Fibrinogen & Van Willebrand Factor
Term
GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors MOA?
Definition
Bind GP IIb/IIIa and block it from binding Fibrinogen & Van Willebrand Factor
Term
GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors are administered?
Definition
All intravenous
Term
GP IIb/IIIa Inhibitors half life?
Definition
Short
Term
anticoagulants for _____ clots.
Definition
red
Term
Reasons to use anticoagulants: ___________.
Definition
DVT
Artificial heart valves
Atrial fibrillation
Prophylactically after surgery
Term
Anticoagulants do not ___________.
Definition
breakdown existing clots
Term
ANTICOAGULANTS: ___________.
Definition
Coumarin : Warfarin
Heparin
LMWH
Lepirudin
Rivaroxaban
Term
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH): __________.
Definition
Enoxaparin

-parin

Fondaparinux (super small LMWH)
Term
______ is the main oral anticoagulant.
Definition
Warfarin
Term
Warfarin MOA: ________.
Definition
Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase
Term
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase and therefore ________.
Definition
decreases the amount of reduced vitamin K
Term
Reduced Vitamin K function?
Definition
Needed as a cofactor in the synthesis of coagulation factors: II, VII, IX, & X
Term
Warfarin effects observed at ______.
Definition
12hrs to days
Term
Warfarin decreases ______ coagulation factors.
Definition
II, VII, IX, & X
Term
Two pharmokinetic concerns for Warfarin?
Definition
Highly Protein Bound (Drug Drug interactions)

Long T 1/2 = 36hrs.
Term
ANTICOAGULANTS: ___________.
Definition
Coumarin : Warfarin
Heparin
LMWH
Lepirudin
Rivaroxaban
Term
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH): __________.
Definition
Enoxaparin

-parin

Fondaparinux (super small LMWH)
Term
______ is the main oral anticoagulant.
Definition
Warfarin
Term
Warfarin MOA: ________.
Definition
Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase
Term
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase and therefore ________.
Definition
decreases the amount of reduced vitamin K
Term
Reduced Vitamin K function?
Definition
Needed as a cofactor in the synthesis of coagulation factors: II, VII, IX, & X
Term
Warfarin effects observed at ______.
Definition
12hrs to days
Term
Warfarin decreases ______ coagulation factors.
Definition
II, VII, IX, & X
Term
Two pharmokinetic concerns for Warfarin?
Definition
Highly Protein Bound (Drug Drug interactions)

Long T 1/2 = 36hrs.
Term
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)* for Warfarin: ___________.
Definition
C1 subunit of Vit K (VKORC1) - – need less warfarin

CYP2C9– can reduce metabolism by 30-90%.
Term
Warfarin Therapeutics: ________.
Definition
Atrial Fibrillation

Acute Myocardial Infarction (50% reduc)

Treatment Of Venous Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism

Prosthetic Heart Valves
Term
CHADS2 Score ≥ ____: Warfarin
Definition
2
Term
CHADS2 Score = 0: ______.
Definition
Aspirin
Term
Adverse effects of Warfarin?
Definition
Cross BBB And Placenta**
Hemorrhage: Bowel & Brain
Skin Necrosis : Decrease Protein C**
Term
_______ drugs increase Warfarin activity.
Definition
Acetaminophen
Amiodarone
Aspirin
Cimetidine
Term
_______ drugs decrease Warfarin activity.
Definition
Cholestyramine
Griseofulvin
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Rifampin
Term
Warfarin TI?
Definition
Narrow
Term
PT – Prothrombin time measures the effect of clotting factors: ________.
Definition
II, VII, IX, and X
Term
______- the best test to adjust warfarin
Definition
INR (International Normalized Ratio)
Term
Mild Bleeding (INR > 3.0) do what?
Definition
Reduce Warfarin Dose
Term
Severe Bleeding do what with Warfarin?
Definition
Stop Warfarin
Administer Vit. K (Sc)
Term
Life Threatening Bleeding do what with Warfarin?
Definition
Replace Vit K Clotting Factors With Concentrate Or Plasma
Prothrombin Complex*
Term
Heparin MOA?
Definition
binding to antithrombin III (AT III) producing inhibition of proteolytic activity of thrombin (IIa) and Xa
Term
Heparin dose is titrated so that?
Definition
aPTT is 1.5 – 2.5X normal
Term
Low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) MOA?
Definition
inhibition of Factor Xa by ATIII (Not IIa)
Term
Low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) does not affect?
Definition
aPTT time
Term
Heparin time to onset?
Definition
Minutes (vs 12hrs to days with Warfarin)
Term
Heparin Binds To __________.
Definition
Antithrombin III
Term
Heparin binding site on Antithrombin III is?
Definition
Pentasaccharide
Term
Antithrombin III Binds To ________ Irreversibly And Both Are Inactivated
Definition
Thrombin (IIa)
Term
________ Only the Pentasaccharide of LMWH
Definition
Fondaparinux
Term
Heparin admin?
Definition
IV (Not Effective Orally)
Term
Unlike Warfarin, Heparin does not ______ or _______.
Definition
Do Not Cross BBB
Do Not Cross Placenta
Term
IM Heparin Is Contraindicated Because Of ______.
Definition
Hematoma Formation
Term
#1 Heparin SE?
Definition
Spontaneous Hemorrhage
Term
Heparin Spontaneous Hemorrhage antidote?
Definition
Protamine Sulfate
Term
Heparin can have _______ SE after prolonged use.
Definition
Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Term
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (DTI’s): __________.
Definition
Lepirudin
Term
Lepirudin shortens/prolongs _______ measure like ________.
Definition
Prolongs PTT like heparin
Term
Lepirudin use?
Definition
Given to replace heparin in Heparin-Induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Term
_______ is an oral Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (DTI’s) that is threatening Warfin.
Definition
Dabigatran
Term
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (DTI’s): ___________.
Definition
Lepirudin
Bivalirudin
Dabigatran
Term
Dabigatran drawback?
Definition
Irreversible
No antidote
Term
Oral direct factor Xa inhibitors: ________.
Definition
Rivaroxaban

Apixaban
Term
Rivaroxaban & Apixaban drawbacks?
Definition
Irreversible
No antidote (Same as Dabigatran)
Term
Thrombolytic Agents: _________.
Definition
Streptokinase

Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPa)
Term
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPa): _________.
Definition
Alteplase
Reteplase
Tenecteplase
Term
Thrombolytic Drugs dissolve clots by ________.
Definition
activating the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin that hydrolyzes fibrin
Term
Thrombolytic Drugs Therapeutic window – __________.
Definition
2 to 6 hours
Term
Streptokinase forms 1:1 complex with _______ causing its activation into ______.
Definition
plasminogen

plasmin
Term
Streptokinase therapeutic use?
Definition
DVT
Serious PE
Acute MI
Unclothing catheters & shunts
Term
Streptokinase never used in?
Definition
Strokes
Term
Streptokinase antidote?
Definition
aminocaproic acid
Term
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPa) MOA: __________.
Definition
Rapidly activates plasminogen bound to fibrin in a thrombus (fibrin selective)
Term
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPa) have low affinity for _______.
Definition
Free plasminogen
Term
Alteplase (tPA) MI : Window – __________.
Definition
6 hrs of onset
Term
Alteplase (tPA) therapeutic use: __________.
Definition
MI
Massive Pulmonary Embolism
Stroke
Superior in dissolving older clots
Term
Chronic Stable Angina, ekg?
Definition
ST Segment Depression
Term
Double product for measuring cardiac work?
Definition
HR X S.B.P. (Systolic blood pressure)
Term
Chronic Stable Angina will occur at __________.
Definition
Same product
Term
Chronic Stable Angina, ________ relieves.
Definition
Rest
Term
Prinzmetal’s Angina, ekg?
Definition
ST Segment Elevation
Term
Drugs Used to Treat Angina: ____________.
Definition
Nitrates
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Term
Vasospastic Angina drugs?
Definition
Nitrates and Ca2+ Channel Blockers
Term
Chronic Effort Angina drugs?
Definition
Nitrates and Ca2+ Channel Blockers and beta blockers
Term
Why can't Beta Blockers be used to treat Vasospastic Angina?
Definition
Don't vasodilate like Nitrates and Ca2+ Channel Blockers
Term
Nitrates preferentially act on?
Definition
VEINS > CORONARY ARTERIES >> PERIPHERAL ARTERIES
Term
NO mechanism?
Definition
Increases cGMP which causes dephosphorylation of Myosin-Light Chain leading to relaxation
Term
Overall effect of nitrates?
Definition
Decrease in Cardiac work -> Decrease in MVO2
Term
Nitrates decrease Cardiac work by ________.
Definition
Decreasing venous resistance and decreasing preload & LVEDV.
Term
Adverse effect of Nitrates?
Definition
Blushing
Pulsating Headache
Postural Hypotension
Methemoglobinemia
Halitosis
Term
Nitrate admin?
Definition
Sublingual
Topical
Transdermal
Term
Tolerance to Nitrates will develop unless?
Definition
Take drug free periods
Term
Nitrates used to treat?
Definition
Effort and vasospastic angina
Term
Nitrates treat effort angina by causing?
Definition
a decrease in preload and therefore cardiac work
Term
Nitrates treat vasospastic angina by causing?
Definition
increasing coronary flow through the previously spastic coronary artery
Term
Beta blockers can be used to treat _____ anigna?
Definition
effort only
Term
Beta blockers used to treat angina?
Definition
Propranolol
Atenolol
Metprolol
Term
Beta blockers are used to treat effort angina by?
Definition
Decreasing HR and therefore cardiac work
Term
Adverse effects of beta blockers: ________.
Definition
Bronchospasm
Bradycardia
Peripheral Vascular disease- Raynaud's
Sexual dysfunction
Term
Which Calcium channel blockers can be used to treat angina and which cannot?
Definition
Can: Verapmil and Diliazem

Not: Dihydropyridines- Amlodipine/Nifedipine -dipine
Term
Ca2+ channel blockers affect _____ most.
Definition
Arteries
Term
Which types of Ca2+ blockers act on cardiac tissue?
Definition
Verapmil and Diliazem (the ones that can be used for effort angina)
Term
Verapmil and Diliazem Ca2+ Channel Blockers can be used to treat angina bc they?
Definition
Decrease HR and CF (effort angina) while increase coronary flow (vasospastic)
Term
Main use of Ca2+ Channel Blockers?
Definition
Vasospastic Angina
Term
When are Ca2+ Channel Blockers used to treat effort angina?
Definition
(Verapmil and Diliazem only)

Pts. with adverse effects to Beta Blockers/ Nitrates
Term
Ca2+ Channel Blockers pharmokinetics?
Definition
Oral

Short Half Life (3-6 hrs.)
Term
Which Ca2+ Channel Blocker has greatest effect on peripheral vasodilation?
Definition
Dihydropyridines- Amlodipine/Nifedipine -dipine
Term
The peripheral vasodilation with Nifedipine is followed by _______ and why it is bad for ________.
Definition
reflex tachy

treating effort angina
Term
Nifedipine adverse effects?
Definition
Hypotension, edema (esp. women),
Term
Drug types used in the treatment of systolic failure: ________.
Definition
Inotropes:

Afterload reducers:

Preload Reducers:

Afterload/Preload Reducers:

Beta Blockers
Term
For HF, Inotropes: __________
Definition
Cardiac Glycosides (Digoxin)
Dobutamine
Dopamine
PDE - Inhibitors
Term
For HF, Afterload reducers: __________
Definition
Hydralazine

Calcium Channel Blockers
Term
For HF, Preload Reducers: __________
Definition
Nitrates

Loop/ Thiazide Diuretics

Spironolactone/ Eplerenone
Term
For HF, Afterload/Preload Reducers: __________
Definition
Hydralazine + ISDN

ACE Inhibitors

ARB’s

Nitroprusside

alpha-antagonists
Term
For HF, beta-blockers: __________
Definition
Carvedilol

Metoprolol

Bisoprolol
Term
Digoxin MOA?
Definition
Inhibitor of Na+,K+ ATPase

(increase) [Na+]i thus (increase) [Ca++]i
Term
Digoxin's efficacy is determined by? and why?
Definition
K+

Digioxin Binds phosphorylated form and K+ causes dephosphorylation of Na+,K+ ATPase
Term
______ K+ levels inhibit digioxin activity
Definition
High
Term
Overall effect of digioxin's inhibition of Na+,K+ ATPase?
Definition
Increase Ca2+ and increase in velocity of cardiac muscle
Term
Digioxin affect on Ventricular Function Curve?
Definition
Causes it to jump up a contractility line and eventually compensated back to same CO, just slightly higher LVEDP
Term
Digoxin _____ CO and _____ TPR
Definition
Increase CO

Decrease TPR )*Vascular Effects result from (decrease) SAS/RAAS)
Term
Digoxin _____ HR.
Definition
(decrease) HR : (decrease) SAS & (increase) Vagal Stimulation
Term
Digoxin is _______mimetic/lytic.
Definition
Vagomimetic
Term
Digxoin can be used to treat supraventrricular tachy bc of its ______ effect.
Definition
Decrease in AV node conduction
Term
Adverse Effects of Digoxin : _________.
Definition
Visual : Yellow halos

Cardiac Arrhythmias : Proarrhythmic: all (can produce pretty much every arrythmia)
Term
Treatment of Cardiac Glycoside Intoxication : __________ (sinus bradycardia, S.A. arrest, A.V. node block)
Definition
Atropine
Term
Treatment of Cardiac Glycoside Intoxication : __________ (V.dysrhy.)
Definition
Lidocaine or phenytoin
Term
Digoxin toxication can be treated overall with?
Definition
Digibind (Digoxin Immune Fab fragment)
Term
Dobutamine drug class?
Definition
Beta Agonist
Term
Dobutamine (___) SV, (____) HR, (____) CO.
Definition
Increase SV, Increase HR = Increase CO
Term
Dobutamine (___) TPR.
Definition
no effect
Term
Dobutamine SE?
Definition
Dysrhythmias
Term
Dopamine drug class?
Definition
Beta Agonist (Dopamine first though)
Term
Dopamine (___) SV, (____) HR, (____) CO.
Definition
Increase SV, Increase HR = Increase CO
Term
Dopamine (___) TPR.
Definition
Increase (alpha-adrenergic effect - Higher doses)
Term
Dopamine SE?
Definition
Dysrhythmias
Term
Phosphodiesterase Inh. drug?
Definition
Milrinone
Term
Milrinone MOA?
Definition
Phosphodiesterase Inh. -> increase cAMP
Term
Milrinone (___) SV, (____) CO.
Definition
Increase cAMP -> increase SV and CO
Term
Milrinone (___) TPR?
Definition
Decrease
Term
Milrinone used when?
Definition
Only used in acute HF**
Term
Milrinone SE?
Definition
Bronchodilation (increasing cAMP, same effect as stimulating beta)
Term
Arteriodilators decrease/increase?
Definition
Decrease afterload
Term
Arteriodilators decrease in afterload leads to?
Definition
increase in stroke volume and CO
Term
Arteriodilator drug?
Definition
Hydralazine
Term
Hydralazine is a direct?
Definition
Vasodilators
Term
Hydralazine MOA?
Definition
Decrease in TPR
Term
Hydralazine not approved for HF without ______.
Definition
Nitrate
Term
Diuretics and the Ventricular Function Curve?
Definition
MOA: “Slide down Frank-Starlings”
Term
Diuretics only improve cardiac function for?
Definition
Those in congestive heart failure
Term
Loop Diuretics: _________.
Definition
Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torsemide
Ethacrynic acid
Term
Potassium Sparing diuretics: _______.
Definition
Sprionolactone
Eplerenone
Term
________ diuretics Improves mortality in severe heart failure.
Definition
Potassium Sparing
Term
Nitrates affect preload or afterload?
Definition
preload
Term
Nitrates increase _______ leading to a decrease in preload.
Definition
Venous capacity/compliance
Term
Nitrates MOA?
Definition
Increase cGMP which causes smooth muscle relaxation
Term
Nitrates affect which vascular in descending order?
Definition
Veins > Coronary arteries > peripheral arteries

(preload reducer)
Term
Isosorbide dinitrate _____ VR?
Definition
Decrease
Term
Nitrates and the Ventricular Function Curve?
Definition
Same as diuretics, MOA: “Slide down Frank-Starlings”
Term
Afterload and Preload Reducing Agents: ___________.
Definition
Nitroprusside

Hydralazine+ISDN (nitrate)

ACE-Inhibitors

Angiotensin II Antagonists
Term
Nitroprusside decreases ______ and _______.
Definition
VR and TPR (vasodilates veins and arteries equally, afterload&preload reducer)
Term
Nitroprusside SE?
Definition
Cyanide toxicity
Term
Nitroprusside used in?
Definition
Used only in acute HF
Term
Nitroprusside effectiveness is limited to?
Definition
72 hours
Term
Nitroprusside and the Ventricular Function Curve?
Definition
Triangle.

Jump up a curve for increase in contractility (afterload reducer) and then slide down that line (preload reducer)
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