CardioPharm Vascular Disorders

Question 1

beta blockers and aortic disorders

Answer 1

used for preoperative administration for aortic aneurysm repair

aortic dissection

Question 2

vasodilators used in aortic dissection

Answer 2

nitroprusside (Nitropress)

nicardipine (Cardene)

Question 3

nitroprusside

Answer 3

Nitropress

causes peripheral vasodilation by direct action on venous and arterial smooth muscle

reducing peripheral resistance to increase CO

Question 4

treatment mechanisms for aortic dissection

Answer 4

beta blocker
vasodilators
definitive surgical repair
antihypertensives

Question 5

medication used to treat coarctation of aorta

Answer 5

prostaglandin E1 (alprostadil) 
dopamine/doubtamine

Question 6

medications used to treat DVT and PE

Answer 6

Heparin, LMWH, Faxtor Xa inhibitors, Thrombolytic therapy

Question 7

Factor Xa inhibitors used for DVT

Answer 7

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Apaxiban (Eliquis)
Dabigatran (pradaxa)