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Definition
| demonstration in class about how the heart is like a wave. |
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| What are the actions of Cardiac glycosides? |
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Definition
+ Inotropic
- Chronotropic
- Dromotropic |
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Term
| What does Inotropic mean? |
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Definition
| increases the stroke volume |
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| What does Chronotropic mean? |
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Definition
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| What does Dromotropic mean? |
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Definition
| decreases the conduction of the heart cells |
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Term
| What is the normal range of control atrial flutter? |
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Definition
| 200 to 300 bpm of the atria |
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Term
| What is rapid uncoordinated contractions of the atria? |
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Definition
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| What is the Classic Cardiac Glycoside? |
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Definition
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
usual dosage= 0.125-0.5 mg daily |
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Term
| What are the symptoms of Digoxin toxicities? |
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Definition
| nausea/vomiting, changes in the color vision, all types of arrhythmias |
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Term
| How do you counteract it? |
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Definition
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| What is another inotropic agent? |
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Definition
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
examples: Inamrinone lactate & milrinon lactate |
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Term
| What do Beta-Blockers do for the body? |
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Definition
decrease heart rate, decrease the force of contraction, decrease the rate of AV conduction.
Used only in SEVERE CHF (IV) |
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Term
| What are the side effects of Beta-Blockers? |
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Definition
| Bradycardia, lethargy, GI distrubance, CHF, decreased b/p, depression |
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Term
| How do you recognize a Beta-Blocker medication? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some other agents used to treat CHF? |
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Definition
| Diuretics and ACE inhibitors |
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Term
| What are anti-anginal agents used for? |
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Definition
| used to treat angina pectoris |
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Term
| What are the antihypertensive? |
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Definition
| Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors |
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Term
| How is Nitroglycerine administered? |
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Definition
| sublingualy, under the tongue |
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Term
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Definition
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| How often can you administer Nitroglycerine? |
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Definition
0.4 mg q 5 min x3 doses, max.
very short acting. |
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Term
| What are side effects of Nitroglycerine? |
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Definition
| Orthostatic hypotension, headaches, tachycardia, dry mouth, blurred vision |
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Term
| What common drug should be avoided when taking Nitroglycerine? |
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Definition
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Term
| How do you recognize Calcium Channel Blocker medication? |
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Definition
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Term
| What do Calcium Channel Blockers do? |
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Definition
| decrease contractility + decrease conductivity of the heart = the decreased demand for oxygen |
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Term
| What are side effects of Calcium Channel Blockers? |
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Definition
| HA, hypotension, dizziness, flushing of the skin, constipation. |
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