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Pharm Chapt 12

Cardiovascular System Medications

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The cardiovascular system consist of what? Arteries - Veins - Capillaries
Cardivascular medication is used for what? Prevent MI - Stroke - Clotting - Promotes blood cell develeopment - lowers blood pressure
Cardiovascualr medication is also used for? Treats heart failure, regulate heart rhythm, treat shock and treats lipid disorders
What can a chest pain be a symptom of? Lack of oxygen (anoxia), Reduced level of oxygen (hypoxia),
What are the telltale signs of a MI? Chest pains - sweating - pale skin - blueness
What is another word for cyanosis Blueness of the skin
What are some other noncardiovascular conditions Broken ribs - gastrointestinal disorders - anxiety - injured skeletal muscles
What does Antiplatelets do? Prevents clots from forming
What are Thrombolytics used for They are used when other medications fail to prevent clot formation
Thrombolytics are mainly used to clear what IV'S
What are some examples of over the counter Antiplatelets that can be bought OTC Aspirin
What are some examples of Non OTC drugs ADP ( Adenosin Diphosphate) and Plavix (Clopidogrel)
What is DVT? Deep Vein Thrombosis
What causes DVT? Inactivity after surgery
Physicians may prescribe what as well as anticoagulants Tight Stockings called - Antiembolic Stockings
Physicians may prescribe what as well as anticoagulants Tight Stockings called - Antiembolic Stockings
What is the purpose of the Antiembolic Stockings They compress the veins and aid in the smooth return of blood flow to the heart
What are thrombolytic medications used for? Dissolves clots that have already formed and also to clear iv's
What does LYTIC mean Break apart
What is an EMBOLUS A clot that breaks loose and travels is called an embolus
What does antifibrinolytics do? The opposite of Thrombolytics - They HELP FORM CLOTS (why? when a patient is bleeding to much)
What is another hemostatic drug that can treat blood loss? Vitamin K and Desmopressin Acetate (DDAVP)
How does Vitamin K and Desmopressin Acetate help the clotting process? It helps to regulate the clotting process
What is Hematopoietics used for? It stimulates cell growth by treating anemia (sickle cell anemia and pernicious anemia -Vitamin B Def) and Low Iron
Cardiac Output, Peripheral Resistance and WHAT interact to create BLOOD PRESSURE BLOOD VOLUME
The primary regulation of blood pressure is carried out by what? Medulla Oblongata, Chemoreceptors and baroreceptors
What do Chemoreceptors recognize? Oxygen and Carbon Levels and PH levels in the blood
What do Baroreceptors sense? Pressure in the large blood vessels.
Can a clot form in the heart, lung or brain or in the peripheral circulation? Yes it can
Is uncontrolled bleeding just as dangerous as clotting? Yes
Clots must be dissolved quickly to prevent what? Ischemia and Infarction
Diuretics regulate blood pressure by encouraging the kidneys to excrete what? Fluid
Are diuretics used in the treatment of heart failure? Yes
What do ACE Inhibitors do? Reduces blood pressure - Helps to reduce risk of heart failure
What do Beta-Adrenergic blockers do? Decrease fight or flight response- Reduces heart rate
What do Diuretics do? Regulate blood pressure through increased renal excretion
What is a danger in the misuse of diuretics? Loss of electrolytes - Dheydration
What are some examples of a Diuretic? Lasix, aldactone, HCTZ
Can you control blood pressure using a diuretic Yes
Is there a cure for Chronic HF? No
What are some Drugs that decrease blood pressure Norvasc - Calan - Procardia
What do Calcium channel blocers do? Decrease muscle contraction which reduces blood pressure
What do vasodilators do? Reduces oxygen deman on heart by reducing resistance in blood vessels.
What is a drug that is used in the treatment for an abnormal heart? Norpace
What do antiarrhythmics drugs do for an abnormal heart Prevent and reduce severity of arrhythmias
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