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M2 & M3 Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Myocardial Infarction (MI) | commonly known asa a heart attack, occurs when there is a sudden blockage of blood flow to a aprt of the heart muscle (myocardium) |
| Hypertension | referred to as high blood pressure, is a chronic medial condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistency elevated |
| Heart Failure (HF) | also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs |
| Vasoconstriction | a process by which blood vessels narrow due to the contraction of smooth muscles in their walls |
| Vasodilation | the process by which blood vessels widen due to the relaxation of smooth muscle in their walls |
| Diuretic | a type of medication or substance that promotes the increased production and excretion of urine |
| Dysgeusia | altered sense of taste |
| Angina | a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't receive enough oxygen-rich blood |
| Arrhythmia | a medical condition characterized by an abnormal rhythm or rate of the heartbeat |
| Anticoagulants | drugs that in some way interfere with coagulation |
| Hemostasis | a normal mechanism in the body that is designed to prevent the loss of blood after injury to a blood vessel |
| Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) Suffix | pril |
| Calcium Channel Block Agents Suffix | dipine |
| B- Adrenergic Blocking Agents (BB) Suffix | olol |
| Statins Suffix | statins |
| LDL | bad cholesterol |
| HDL | good cholesterol |
| Dyslipidemias | abnormal amount of lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood |
| Flushing | temporary, reddening or warming of the skin. Usually in the face, neck, or chest area |
| Pruritus | medical term for itching |
| Bradycardia | slow heart rate |
| Tachycardia | increased heart rate |
| Prolonged QT | an irregular heart rhythm. patients that take drugs that prolong the QT interval need periodic ECGs and need to be careful with tachycardia |
| Diuretics | Loop: furosemide (Lasix) Thiazide: hydrochlorothiazide (aka: HCTZ or the water pill) (Microzide is the international Brand Name) Potassium-sparing: spironolactone (Aldactone) |
| Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) | lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) |
| Anti-arrhythmia Class I and Class III | quinidine (No Brand Name?) Sodium Channel blocker (SCB – Class I) |
| Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) | verapamil (Calan), amlodipine (Norvasc), nifedipine (Procardia) |
| Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) | losartan (Cozaar) |
| β-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (BB) | - atenolol (Tenormin) – B1-selective - metoprolol (Lopressor) – B1-Selective - propanolol (Inderal) - Nonselective - nadolol (Corgard) - Nonselective |
| Cardiac Glycoside Anti-Arrhythmia | digoxin (Lanoxin) |
| ⍺-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (⍺-1 Blocker) | doxazosin (Cardura) |
| Antianginal Drugs | nitroglycerin (NitroStat, Sublingual) |
| Anticoagulants | - warfarin (Coumadin) - clopidogrel (Plavix) - apixaban (Eliquis) |
| Antihyperlipidemic Agents | - Statins: atorvastatin (Lipitor) - Statins: simvastatin (Zocor) - Statins: lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev) - niacin (Niaspan) |
| PDE 5 Inhibitors – Erectile Dysfunction Drugs (ED) | - sildenafil (Viagra) - tadalafil (Cialis) |