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Pharm1CardiacMeds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ACE inhibitors include what medications? | Lisinopril , Enalapril, the "prils" |
| Side effects of ACE inhibitors | dry cough, hyperkalemia, orthostatic hypotension |
| Antihypertensives include was sub classes? | ACE Inhibitors, ARB's, Calcium channel blockers, and Beta blockers |
| Calcium channel blockers include what medications? | Amlodipine and Diltiazem |
| Side effects of Calcium blockers | peripheral edema, orthostatic hypotension |
| Beta Adrenergic Blockers include what medications? | Metoprolol, Atenolol, the "lols" |
| Considerations for beta adrenergic blockers | assess B/P and pulse prior to administration, no NOT administer if heart rate is less than 50bpm |
| Can you administer metoprolol if heart rate is 30bpm? | NOOO, do not administer if less than 50bpm |
| Cardiac glycosides include what medications? | Digoxin |
| What is the reversal agent for digoxin toxicity? | Digiband |
| Digoxin toxicity findings include | vision changes (halos), confusion, N/V, weakness and fatigue |
| Anti-Anginals include what medications? | Nitroglycerin, Isosorbide Mononitrate |
| Nitroglycerin treats acute anginal attack True or false | TRUE |
| Isosorbide mononitrate used to prevent anginal episodes True or false | TRUE |
| Was is the action of anti-anginals? | Vasodilator to help get oxygen through out the body |
| Side effects of anti-anginals | headache that can last 2 weeks, orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia |
| What should not be taken with anti-anginals? | ETOH and Sildenafil |