Cardiac Meds

Question 1

Albumin

Answer 1

-Trade: Albutein 25%
-Classification: Plasma Volume expander
-Notes: Use cautiously with HF, renal insufficiency, pulmonary edema

Question 2

Amiodarone

Answer 2

-Trade: Cordarone
-Classification: Antiarrhythmics (class III)
-Notes: corneal microdeposits, ARDS, pulmonary fibrosis & toxicity

Question 3

Amlodipine

Answer 3

-Trade: Norvasc
-Classification: CCB
-Notes: peripheral edema, caution with hepatic impairment

Question 4

Apixaban

Answer 4

-Trade: Eliquis
-Classification: Anticoagulant
-Notes: severe bleeding, rash, hypersensitivty

Question 5

Aspirin

Answer 5

-Trade: ASA
-Classification: antipyretic nonopioid analgesic
-Notes: don’t use with GI bleed, ulcer, ETOH, asthma. Tinnitus

Question 6

Atorvastatin

Answer 6

-Trade: Lipitor
-Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
-Notes: Abd cramps, constipation, heartburn, rhabdomyolysis

Question 7

Atropine

Answer 7

-Trade: atro-pen
-Classification: antidysrhythmic
-Notes: tachy, brady

Question 8

Carvedilol

Answer 8

-Trade: Coreg
-Classification: beta blocker
-Notes: dizziness, decreased HR, CHF, pulmonary edema, ED, SJS,

Question 9

Clonidine

Answer 9

-Trade: catapres
-Classification: sedative/ anti-hypertensive
-Notes: ortho HoTN, HF, dry mouth, low libido

Question 10

Clopidogrel

Answer 10

-Trade: Plavix
-Classification: antiplatelet agents
-Notes: Increased bleeding, ASA and NSAIDS, decreased PLT and WBC

Question 11

Digoxin

Answer 11

-Trade: lanoxin
-Classification: cardiac glycoside, inotropic
-Notes: dysrhythmias, AV block

Question 12

Diltiazem

Answer 12

-Trade: Cardizem
-Classification: CCB, antiarrhythmic SVT, and A fib/flutter
-Notes: increased grape fruit juice levels, arrhythmias

Question 13

Enalapril

Answer 13

-Trade: Vasotec
-Classification: ACE inhibitor
-Notes: insomnia, MI, tinnitus, increased liver function tests, proteinuria

Question 14

Enoxaparin

Answer 14

-Trade: lovenox
-Classification: anticoagulant
-Notes: SQ, bleeding, anemia

Question 15

Ezetimibe

Answer 15

-Trade: Zetia
-Classification: cholesterol absorption inhibitor
-Notes: myalgias, arthralgias, rhabdo, angioedema

Question 16

Furosemide

Answer 16

-Trade: Lasix
-Classification: loop diuertic
-Notes: metabolic acidosis, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis

Question 17

Heparin

Answer 17

-Trade: Heparin
-Classification: anticoagulant
-Notes: bleeding, hematuria, HIT, rash, increased liver function tests

Question 18

Hydralazine

Answer 18

-Trade: Apresoline
-Classification: direct acting peripheral vasodilator
-Notes: max at 300mg/D, palpitations, N/V/D, anorexia, lupus like symps

Question 19

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 19

-Trade: Diuril
-Classification: Thiazide like diuertic
-Notes: decreased K, drowsiness, anorexia

Question 20

Isosorbide

Answer 20

-Trade: Imdur
-Classification: Nitrate
-Notes: Repeated in 3 doses, decreased BP, increased HR, no drugs that end in “fil”

Question 21

KCL

Answer 21

-Trade: potassium
-Classification: electrolyte replacement
-Notes: abd pain, N/V/D, IV site irritation

Question 22

Lisinopril

Answer 22

-Trade: zestril
-Classification: ACE inhibitor
-Notes: cough at PM, decreased BP, taste disturbances

Question 23

Losartan

Answer 23

-Trade: Cozaar
-Classification: ARB
-Notes: Cerebral vascular accident, MI, dysrhythmias, cough

Question 24

Metolazone

Answer 24

-Trade: Zaroxolyn
-Classification: Thiazide like diuertic
-Notes: decreased K, hyperuriemia

Question 25

Metoprolol

Answer 25

-Trade: Lopressor -Classification: Beta-blocker -Notes: CHF, pulmonary edema, ED, bronchospasms

Question 26

Midodrine

Answer 26

-Trade: ProAmatine -Classification: alpha-1 agonist tx for ortho HoTN -Notes: stomach pain, increased urination, trouble sleeping, leg cramps

Question 27

Nebivolol

Answer 27

-Trade: bystolic -Classification: beta blocker -Notes: insomnia, dizziness, MI, impotence, RF, pulmonary edema, bronchospasm

Question 28

Nifedipine

Answer 28

-Trade: Procardia -Classification: CCB -Notes: don't take with CYP2A4 inducer, increased toxicity with cimetidine, digoxin, phenytoin

Question 29

Nitroglycerin

Answer 29

Trade: Nitro stat Classification: coronary vasodilator Notes: Collapse, flushing, HA

Question 30

Phytonadione

Answer 30

Trade: Mephyton Classification: Vitamin K, Fat soluble Vit Notes: brain damage with large doses, resp arrest

Question 31

Simvastatin

Answer 31

Trade: Zocor Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Notes: rhabdo, increase LFTs

Question 32

Sodium Bicarb

Answer 32

Trade: Baking soda Classification: Alkanlinizer Notes: used for cardiac emergencies, twitching, tetany

Question 33

Spironolactone

Answer 33

Trade: Aldactone Classification: K-sparing diuretic Notes: clumsiness, ED, HA

Question 34

Ticagrelor

Answer 34

Trade: Brilinta Classification: Platelt inhibitor Notes: fatal bleeding, dyspnea

Question 35

Valsartan

Answer 35

Trade: Diovan Classification: ARB Notes: dizziness, angioedema

Question 36

Vasopressin

Answer 36

Trade: vasostrict Classification: pituitary hormone Notes: used for diabetes insipidus, HoTN, MI

Question 37

Warfarin

Answer 37

Trade: Coumadin Classification: anticoagulant Notes: bleeding, keep vit K food consistent.