ACE inhibitors
What do ACE inhibitors usually end in?
-pril
What do most ARB's end in?
-Sartan
What do calcium channel blockers usually end in?
-Pine
What do beta blockers usually end in?
-Lol
What is the number one cause of left sided heart failure?
Hypertension
What is an emergent side effect of ACE inhibitors?
Angioedema (Facial Swelling)
ARBs are an alternative option for patients who cannot tolerate what other cardiac drug?
ACE inhibitors
How do calcium channel blockers work?
Blocks calcium channels in smooth muscle, causing relaxation.
How do beta blockers work?
By blocking the beta receptors in the body, slowing the heart rate and lowering workload on the heart.
What is one thing you should never do with nitroglycerin and why?
You should never touch nitroglycerin without gloves because it can cause extreme headaches.
What side effect causes a lot of people to want to stop their ACE inhibitor?
Dry nagging cough
Name at least 2 side effects of ARBs.
Hypotension, headache, dizziness, fatigue, hyperkalemia
Name at least two Calcium channel blockers.
Amlodipine, nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem
What are some common side effects of beta blockers? name at least 2.
Decrease blood sugar, blood pressure, and erection, bronchospasm and bradycardia
What type of drug is considered the first line of defense against hypertension?
Diuretics
ACE inhibitors work on what system?
RAAS (Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System)
How do ARBs work?
Block angiotensin II from reaching receptors.
Where specifically do calcium channel blockers cause edema?
Ankles and feet "Cankles"
What is at least one Chronic patient condition that could contraindicate beta blockers?
Asthma, COPD, or diabetes
What can digoxin toxicity lead to?
Hyperkalemia
How do ACE inhibitors work?
They prevent the conversion of Angiotensin I into Angiotensin II.
ARBs result in vasodilation and....
Decrease fluid volume
Besides High blood pressure, what else can Calcium channel blockers be prescribed for?
Angina (chest pain) and heart arrhythmias
How do beta blockers increase cardiac output?
Beta blockers slow down the heart rate to get more efficient contractions.
What is the hallmark adverse reaction to digotoxcity?
Seeing a "halo" around someones head.