Term
benazopril (lotensin)
Captopril (Capoten)
Enalapril (Vasotec)
Lisinopril(Prinivil, Zestril) |
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Definition
Antihypertensive drugs
treats high bld pressure |
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Isartan (Cozaar)
Valsartan (Diovan) |
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Definition
Anthihypertensive Drugs
treats high bld pressure |
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Term
Doxazosin (Cardura)
Terazosin (Hytrin)
Clonodine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet) |
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Definition
Antihypertensive Drugs
treats high bld pressure |
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Term
Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)
Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
Carvedilol (Coreg) |
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Definition
Antihypertenisve Drugs
treats high bld pressure |
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Term
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Definition
decreases BP by decreasing cardiac output or peripheral vascular resistance. |
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Term
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Definition
Postural hypotension (low bld pressure when changing positions)
Dizziness
Weakness
Sodium(Na) and Water retention
Increased plasma Vol
Prolonged A V conduction
Bradycardia
GI disturbances |
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Term
Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
Indapamide (Lozol) |
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Definition
| Thiazide & Related Diuretics |
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Term
Bumetanide (Bumex)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Torsemide (Demadex) |
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Definition
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Term
| Spironlactone (Aldactone) |
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Definition
K-sparing Diuretics
(does not cause hypokalemia) |
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Definition
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Definition
- Treats excessive fluid retention in body tissue.
- acts on kidneys to decrease reabsorption of Na,Cl,water, and other substance.
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Definition
Hypokalemia ( not in K-sparing)
Dehydration
Low Na,Mg,&Chloride Levels
Hyperglycemia (low bld sugar)
Hyperuricemia (high uric acid) |
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Term
Heparin
Fondaparinux (Arixtra)
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) |
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Definition
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Definition
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Aspirin
Clopidogrel (Plavix) |
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Definition
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Term
| Alteplase (tPA, Activase) |
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Definition
Thrombolytic
bust up clots |
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Term
| Anticoagulant,Antiplatelet, and Thrombolytic |
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Definition
Bleeding
Tissue Irritation at injection sites |
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Term
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Roucastatin (Crestor) |
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Definition
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Term
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Nicotinic Acid (Niacin)
Ezetimibe + Simvastatin (Vytorin) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| To lower bld lipid levels,esp total & LDL cholesterol; to prevent or delay dev of fatty plaques & to promote regression of existing fatty plaques. |
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Term
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Definition
| Hyperlipoprotein not controlled by diet & exercise; clients with S&S of CAD, strong Family Hx of CAD (coronary Arteria Disease) or hyperlipoprotein or other risk factors. |
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Term
| Side effects of Antilipemics |
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Definition
Abd cramps
Constipation
Diarrhea
Flatus (Gas)
Heartburn
Rashes
Arthralgia (painful and achy joints)
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Term
Nitroglycerin (Nitrospan, Nitrostat)
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Definition
Dilates Arterias
Antianginal drugs |
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Term
| Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil, Sorbitrate) |
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Definition
Antiangina Drug
Organic Nitrates |
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Term
Propanolol (Inderal)
Antenolol (Tenormin)
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Nadolol (Corgard) |
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Definition
Beta-adrenergic blocking
Antianginal
and
Antihypertensive Drugs |
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Term
Aminodipine (Norvasc)
Nifedipine (Aldalat)
Verapamil (Calan ,Isopin)
diltiazem (Cardizem) |
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Definition
Ca channel blockers
Antianginal
and
Antihypertensive (except norvasc) |
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Term
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Definition
decrease myocardial demand for oxygen or increase bld supply to the mycocardium.
treats of acute and chronic angina. |
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Term
| Antianginal-Nitrates side effects |
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Definition
Hypotension
Dizziness
Lightheadness
Tachycardia
Palpitations
H/A |
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Term
| Antianginal-Beta-adrenergic blockers |
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Definition
Hypotension
Bradycardia
CHF |
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Term
| Antianginal-Ca channel blockers |
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Definition
hypotension
Dizziness
Lightheadedness
Weakness
Peripheral & pulmonary edema
H/A
CHF
N&V
Constipation |
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Definition
Digitaslis preparation
Cardiotonic-Inotropic Agents |
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Term
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Definition
increase force of myocardial contraction of heart & slows rate of ventricular contraction, thereby improving heart's pumping ability.
treats acute or chronic CHF,artial fibrillation, artial flutter. |
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Term
| Digitalis preparation side effects |
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Definition
Visual disturbances
Bradycardia
Arrhythmias
Anorexia
N&V
H/A
Drowsiness
Confusion |
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Term
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Definition
| assess pulse in appex of the heart dont give medicine is below 60. |
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Term
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Definition
Phosphodresterase Inhibitors
Cardiotonic-Inotropic Agents |
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Term
Phosphodresterase Inhibitors
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Definition
2nd choice
Increases cardiac contractability & decrease preload & afterload by relaxing muscle of heart to produce vasodilation.
short-term treats CHF unresponsive to digitalis,diuretics & vasodilators. |
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Term
| Phosphodresterase Inhibitors |
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Definition
Ventricular arrhythmias
Hypotension
H/A
Thrombocytopenia
Anorexia
N&V
Abd pain
Hepatotoxicity |
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Term
Quinidine (Cardioquin)
Procainamide (Pronestyl, Procanbid)
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Propanolol (Inderal)(HTN)
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Definition
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Term
Aminodarone (Cordarone)
Diltiazem (Cardizem)(HTN)
Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)(HTN) |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
treats tachyarrhythmias(fast heart rate)
reduce automaticity, slow conduction of electrical impulses thru the heart & prolong refractory(rest) period of myocardial cells |
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Term
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Definition
| to covert atrial fib or flutter to normal sinus rhythm (NSR) after conversion, when ventricular rate is so fast or irregular that cardiac output is impaired & when dangerous arrhythmias occur & may be fatal. |
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Term
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Definition
Heart block
Arrythmias
Hypotension |
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