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03/28/2012

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Term
Antiischemics
Definition
Beta blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
Nitrates
Term
Beta Blockers Increase
Definition
Contractility
Secretion
Renin production
Peripheral Circulation
Term
Beta Blockers Decrease
Definition
BP
HR
Term
Beta blockers also
Definition
vasodilate
bronchiodilate
Term
Beta Blockers are used for
Definition
Bronchiospasm, Diabetes, HTN, PVD, Arrythmias, Lipid/Cardiac Problems
Term
Beta Blockers:
HR
Definition
decrease
Term
Beta Blockers:
BP
Definition
Decrease
Term
Beta Blockers:
EKG
Definition
Decrease Ischemic Changes
Term
Beta Blockers:
Ex Cap
Definition
Increase Heart Demand
Term
Beta Blockers end in
Definition
(-ol)
Term
Calcium Channel blockers end in
Definition
(-ine)
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers inhibit calcium ___ into _____
Definition
influx into smooth muscle
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers ____ Channels
Definition
Slow
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers decrease
Definition
MVO2 and O2 demands of heart
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers Increase
Definition
Coronary Blood Flow
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers used for
Definition
HTN, HD with coronary spasms
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers interact with
Definition
Digoxin
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers:
HR
Definition
no change
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers:
BP
Definition
Decrease
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers:
EKG
Definition
Decrease IC
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers:
Ex Cap
Definition
Increase Heart D
Term
Nitrates have a direct ____ effect on ____
Definition
relaxing effect on smooth muscle layer of blood vessels
Term
Nitrates increase
Definition
Lumen of artery
Amount of blood flow
Blood supply
Term
Nitrates are used for
Definition
Angina
Term
Nitrates:
HR
Definition
Increase
Term
Nitrates:
BP
Definition
Decrease
Term
Nitrates:
EKG
Definition
Decrease IC
Term
Nitrates:
Ex Cap
Definition
Increase (do more)
Term
Antihypertensives
Definition
Diuretics
ACE Inhibitors
Sympathomimetics
Vasodilators
Term
Antihypertensives act by ____ by
Definition
Lowering BP by vasodilating
Term
3 Types of Diuretics
Definition
Thiazides
Loop-acting
K+ Sparing
Term
Diuretics increase
Definition
Secretion of Sodium
Term
Diuretics decrease
Definition
Blood volume
Term
Diuretics:
HR
Definition
no change
Term
Diuretics:
BP
Definition
Decrease
Term
Diuretics:
EKG
Definition
no change
Term
Diuretics:
Ex Cap
Definition
no change
Term
ACE inhibitors end in
Definition
(-il)
Term
ACE inhibitors are used for
Definition
HTN, CHF
Term
ACE inhibitors decrease
Definition
Ang II (a vasoconstrictor)
Term
Essential HTN
Definition
known cause
Term
Non-essential HTN
Definition
no known cause
Term
While on an ACE inhibitor you should consume
Definition
Low potassium foods, no salt
Term
Side effects of ACE inhibitors
Definition
Dry cough, rash, hyperkalemia
Term
Sympathomimetics decrease
Definition
BP by vasodilation
Term
Sympathomimetics block
Definition
norepi and epi
Term
Vasodilators cause
Definition
direct arterial smooth muscle relaxation
Term
People on vasodilators need
Definition
a long cool down
Term
Vasodilators:
HR
Definition
increase
Term
Vasodilators:
BP
Definition
decrease
Term
Vasodilators:
EKG
Definition
no change
Term
Vasodilators:
Ex Cap
Definition
increase
Term
Low Altitude
Definition
<5000 ft
Term
Moderate Altitude
Definition
5000-8000 ft
Term
High Altitude
Definition
8000-14000
Term
Very High Altitude
Definition
>14000
Term
At higher altitudes there is ________ in the inspired air resulting in _______
Definition
decreased partial pressure of oxygen;
decreased arterial oxygen levels
Term
Immediate compensatory responses
Definition
increased ventilation
increased cardiac output
Term
effects on physical task performance
Definition
increased time to task completion
more frequent rest breaks
Term
AMS develops within
Definition
first 24 hours of altitude exposure
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