Betablockers
Word part indicator
What is -olol
Word part indicator (ACE)
What is -pril
Metoprolol antidote
What is glucagon
Word trick for remembering
What is VAD (very 'phine' zen)
Word part indicator
What is -statin
Beta 1 and Beta 2
What are heart receptors (1) + lung, liver and skeletal (2)
Word part indicator (ARB)
What is -sartan
Magnesium antidote
What is calcium gluconate
Verapamil dangers
GRAPEFRUIT, not for use in elderly, blocks smooth muscle contraction
Organ this medication is hard on
What is the liver
What else in the body can they "block"
What is hypoglycemia
ex: won't show signs of being tachy + tremoring
ARBS Decreases BP by
What is increasing sodium (+ H20) secretion in the kidneys
Heparin anti
Protamine sulfate (over slow IV infusion)
Diltiazen dangers
Grapefruit! Less edema/dizziness, Works in 30 min
When it should be adminsitered
What is at night
Nonselective BB
propanolol
ACES Prevents the conversion of
What is angiotension 1 - angiotension 2
Warfarin antidote
Vitamin K
Used to treat raynsuds
What is amlodipine
Important adverse effects!
Possible cataracts, avoid grapefruit, Gi disturbance, hepatoxicity
Selective BB
Metoprolol (lopressor!)
Preferred in treatment for diabetic patients
What is ACE
Verapmil antidote
What is calcium glucagon
Should never be ingested with this medication
Grapefruit juice!
First line of treatment
Diet (HDL sources fibrous fruits, fish, beans, whole grains, olive oil), weight control, exercise, smoking cessation