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15 Cards in this Set
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Which type of angina occurs during exercise or stress?
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Classical or Stable
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Which type of angina is caused by sudden arterial spasm?
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Variant or Prinzmetal
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Which type of angina can occur at any time?
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Unstable
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What types of drugs can be used to manage angina?
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- Organic Nitrates
- Beta Blockers - Calcium channel blockers |
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What are the organic nitrates used to manage angina?
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- Nitroglycerin
- Isosorbide dinitrate |
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How do organic nitrates work to manage angina?
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1) dilate veins
2) rapid relief of angina |
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How can organic nitrates be administered to prevent tolerance?
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Patch
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What are some side effects of organic nitrates?
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- HA
- postural hypotension - tachycardia - facial flushing |
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Which beta blockers should be avoided when managing angina?
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Pindolol and Acebutolol (because they have ISA)
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Which beta blockers are useful in managing angina?
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Propranolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol
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Beta blockers are contraindicated in which conditions?
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- diabetes
- periheral vascular disease - COPD and asthma |
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Which combination of antianginals can be used to increase exercise tolerance?
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Nitrates + Beta blockers
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Which calcium channel blocker used to manage angina is mainly an arterial vasodilator?
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Nifedipine
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Which calcium channel blocker should not be used in patients with pre-existing depressed cardiac function?
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Verapamil
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Verapamil should be used with caution with what other drug?
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Digitalis/Digoxin
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