Pharmacology
This antihypertensive class blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
What are ACE inhibitors?
This pulse location is most commonly used to assess heart rate in adults
What is the radial pulse?
This noninvasive test records the electrical activity of the heart.
What is electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)?
The cardiac sound S1 ("lub") sound is produced by the closure of these valves.
What is mitral and tricuspid?
This blood pressure value represents the pressure during ventricular relaxation
What is diastolic blood pressure?
A common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors that may require discontinuation of the drug
What is persistent dry cough?
Swelling in the ankles and feet due to fluid accumulation
What is peripheral edema?
This ultrasound test evaluates heart structure and function
What is an echocardiogram?
The cardiac sound S2 ("dub") sound is produced by the closure of these valves.
What is aortic and pulmonic?
Shortness of breath that occurs when lying flat
What is orthopnea?
This class of medications reduces blood pressure by promoting sodium and water excretion
What are diuretics?
The jugular veins are assessed to estimate this cardiovascular measurement
What is central venous pressure (CVP) or jugular venous pressure?
This imaging test visualizes coronary arteries using contrast dye
What is coronary angiography (cardiac catheterization)?
The cardiac sound S3 is often associated with these two conditions
What is heart failure and fluid overload?
This calculation is obtained by multiplying heart rate by stroke volume
What is cardiac output?
This drug is used in the treatment of hypertensive emergency and acts directly on the smooth muscle, mainly the arterioles, which causes dilation and decreased peripheral vascular resistance.
What is hydralazine?
A bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to decreased oxygenation.
What is cyanosis?
This test measures the heart's response to physical exertion
What is a cardiac stress test?
The cardiac sound S4 is often associated with this condition
What is ventricular hypertrophy (stiffness)?
This chamber of the heart accepts all of the deoxygenated blood from your body
What is right atrium?
These two classes of antihypertensive drugs have a black box warning for pregnancy
What are ACE inhibitors and ARBs?
These are the 5 areas that will be auscultated during a cardiac physical assessment
Aortic, pulmonic, erbs point, tricuspid, mitral
This biomarker test is used to detect myocardial injury
What is troponin?
This abnormal turbulent blood flow produces a blowing or swishing sound
What is heart murmur?
This vessel arises from the right aorta sinus and supplies the right side of the heart
What is right coronary artery?