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Module 1: Fundamentals > Pharmacology > Flashcards

Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors suffix

A

Statins

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2
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Beta Blockers suffix

A

olol

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3
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Ace inhibitors suffix

A

pril

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4
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Common Statins

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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)

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5
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What is a HMG Inhibitor used for?

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Hyperlipidemia
Hypercholesterolemia

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6
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What does Statins reduce?

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LDL levels
Triglyceride levels

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7
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What do Statins raise?

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HDL

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8
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What is highly encouraged with HMG Inhibitors

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Good diet and exercise

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9
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Regular doses for HMG inhibitors

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10-80 mg daily
Typically 40mg

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10
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When do patients need to take their cholesterol medications and why?

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At night, so the body will synthesize the cholesterol while the patient is asleep.

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11
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Side effects of HMG inhibitors

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Decreased liver
function/liver failure
Rhabdomyolysis
Myalgia

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12
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What are Beta Blockers primary purpose

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Hypertension

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13
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2 common Beta Blockers

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Atenolol (Tenormin)
Metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor)

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14
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What are the indicators for Beta Blockers?

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Hypertension
Chest Pain
Assists the workload of the heart

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15
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Forms of Beta Blockers

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Tablet of IV

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16
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Dose of Beta Blockers

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Varies on specific drug

17
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When are beta blockers given?

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Once or twice a day

18
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Side effects of beta blockers

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Low HR
Low BP
Dizziness
Hides signs of hypoglycemia

19
Q

Should you give beta blockers without having the PT’s HR?

A

No

20
Q

Should you stop beta blockers suddenly? Yes or No and why?

A

No can cause rebound hypertension

21
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What are Ace (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) Inhibitors used for?

A

Blood pressure medication

22
Q

3 most common Ace Inhibitors

A

Lisinopril (Zestril)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Captopril (Capoten)

23
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Indications for the use of Ace Inhibitors

A

Hypertension
Heart failure

24
Q

Lisinoprils normal dose

A

5 - 40 mg
Once or twice a day

25
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Side Effects of Ace Inhibitors

A

Angioedema (Swelling of the MM of the face and throat)
Dry cough
High K levels

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