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21 Cards in this Set
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What are 3 advantages of low molecular weight heparin over standard heparin?
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SQ vs IV, longer half life, administered less frequently
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3 lifestyle changes that a hypertensive patient should make
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diet, exercise, smoking
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what are 2 significant side effects when using propranolol that may necessitate withdrawal of the drug?
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hulusination, blood disorders
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what is the difference in the mechanism of action of the ACE inhibitors and the calcium channel blockers?
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Ace recepter sites
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what is the most significant side effect of the antilipemic drugs?
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alteration of liver function
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name 2 types of bronchodilators
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xanthine/synpathominincs
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what are the common calcium channel blockers used in a clinical setting?
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procardia, verapamil
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list the types of drugs for treating hypertension/
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hypertension,ACE inhibitors, angiotension, , channel blockers, duiretics
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3 ACE inhibitors
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vasotec,capotin,zetril
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explain HDL, LDL, types of antilipidemics
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lipitor, zocor, lopid
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how does carbon dioxide function as a respiratory stimulant
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triggers the medulla obligoda
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inhalation to prevent exercise-induced aasthma
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floradil
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3 types of antiasthma drugs
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bronchodilators, cortico steroids, antiflammatory
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common nitrates used in clinical setting
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nitrostat, nitroglycerin
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mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers
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blocking the entry of extracellular calcium ions
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antilipemic drugs
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zocor, lipitor, lopid
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what classified as a respiratory stimulant
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act to decrease inflammation in the lungs
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agent that may be used for long term maintenance/prevention of asthmatic attacks is
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zyflo
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drugs used to treat atrial fibrillation are
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inotropic drugs
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ace inhibitor used to assist in management of congestive heart failure
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zestril, vasotec,prinivil
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what drugs are used to treat angina pectoris
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nitrates, beta blciking , calcium channel
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