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| This drug prevents platelet activation by blocking ADP-induced platelet binding. It is used for individuals who cannot tolerate aspirin and for patients undergoing PCIs. |
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Nitrates (Nitroglycerin, etc...) |
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| This class of drugs commonly end in "-trate" or "-bide" |
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| This class of drugs are used to decrease the growth of an established clot |
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- Coumadin
- Heparin
(also Lovenox; low molecular weight heparin) |
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| Name the 2 main anticoagulants we have been drilled with in this course. |
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| What lab do we use to monitor Heparin effectivness? |
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| what is the normal time of an aPTT |
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what is the theraputic range for aPTT (heparin dosing) |
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the intrinsic coagulation pathway (fibrin / fibrinogen process) normally 60-70 seconds |
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| PTT is a measure of what? |
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| This class of drugs has no easy way to remember them via a -suffix |
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| This class of drugs is prefered with Beta-Blockers are contraindicated |
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** this flashcard needs further editiing ** ** work in progress ** |
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| what are the contraindications for Beta-Blockers? |
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Hypotension (drop in blood pressure) Tachycardia (increase in pulse) |
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| What are the complications for ACE Inhibitors? |
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** this flashcard needs further editiing ** ** work in progress ** |
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| What are the contraindications for Calcium Channel Blockers? |
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** this flashcard needs further editiing ** ** work in progress ** |
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| What are the complaindications for Thrombolytic agents? |
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| Cholesterol Lowering Drugs |
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| This class of drugs commonly end in "-stain" |
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gemfibozil (Lopid) & Niacin (nicotinic acid) |
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| These 2 drugs are cholesterol lowering agents that do not end in "-statin" |
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** this flashcard needs further editiing ** ** work in progress ** |
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| what are the normal values for all the cholesterol levels? |
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Age & gender family history/genetics diabetes hypertension tobacco use obesity / lazy |
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what are the risk factors for CAD? (unmodifiable) (modifiable) |
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