Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the two primary functions of the circulatory system?
- It delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and electrolytes to cells.
- Removes carbon dioxide and metabolic wastes from cells.
The circulatory system is composed of the __________ and __________.
heart and blood vessels
What are the control valves that regulate local blood flow?
Arterioles
What is the normal blood pressure?
Less than 120/80 mmHg
What do you call the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle and measured in Lpm?
Cardiac Output
What is the brand name of Acetazolamide?
Diamox
How do we know if the patient has hypokalemia?
When the patient has a low ECG
These are the serious symptoms of hypokalemia EXCEPT:
a. Muscle cramps
b. Diarrhea
c. Weakness
d. Fatigue
b. Diarrhea
What is the severe hypotension resulting to loss of consciousness?
First Dose Syncope
ACEI means?
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
Give the 3 types of Angina
- Chronic Stable Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Vasospastic Angina
What are acute attacks?
These are rapid-acting sublingual tablets or IV drips.
What does AW HEAD stand for?
A – anorexia & nausea
W – weight gain
H - hepatomegaly
E – edema (bipedal)
A - ascites
D – distended neck vein
What drugs increase the force of myocardial contraction?
Positive Inotropic drugs
What are dysrhythmias?
Any deviation from the normal rhythm of the heart
Where is plain lidocaine solution used?
It is used to treat cardiac conditions
What prevents platelet plugs from forming by inhibiting platelet aggregation?
Antiplatelet
What does clopidogrel do?
It inhibits ADP to prevent the signal from aggregating and forming a clot.
What is used to make steroid hormones, cell membranes, and bile acids?
Cholesterol
What is fatty streak?
It is precursor lesion of atherosclerosis from foam cells
