Cardio Diseases
Oxygen is blocked from the heart muscle
Heart attack
A class of medication that works by dilating blood vessels
Vasodilators
What is the normal Lanoxin level?
0.5-2
What is the generic of Norvasc?
amlodipine
Which diuretic can increase potassium?
Aldactone
Arteries narrow or become blocked, reducing blood flow to the limbs
PAD
A class of medication that lowers BP by blocking calcium access to cells
Calcium Channel Blocker
How often are blood test drawn for a patient who takes a statin?
Every 3-6 months
Medications that end in "sartan" are from which drug class?
ARBS
What is the generic of Lasix?
Furosemide
What occurs in Afib?
the atria of the heart quiver
A class of medication that treats high blood pressure by stimulating α2 receptors in the brain stem, which decreases peripheral vascular resistance.
Alpha receptor agonist
Which two test are ordered when patient is taking a statin?
Lipid and hepatic panel
Which medication class ends in "olol"?
Beta Blockers
Which medication class ends in "pril"?
ACE Inhibitors
In which cardiac condition is the patient at risk for an ascites?
Right sided heart failure
A class of medication that causes the kidneys to make more urine, which allows the body to get rid of extra fluid and salt.
Thiazide diuretic
Which blood test may be low in a patient who takes a loop diuretic?
potassium
How are Flomax and Catapress related?
relax vessels
Which class of medication has a side effect of a nagging cough?
ACE Inhibitors
The patient is SOB, coughing, has pink tinged sputum, abnormal lung sounds. Which cardiovascular condition is the patient exhibiting symptoms of? (Be specific)
Left sided heart failure
Congestive heart failure
A class of medication that works by blocking the effects of the hormone epinephrine.
Beta Blocker
Which two test are ordered when a patient takes Lanoxin?
Dig level
Potassium level
What is the role of calcium on the heart?
It makes the heart and arteries contract stronger
What is the dose of NTG SL?
Take one at onset of chest pain. Then repeat every 5 mins x's 2.