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Perfusion (pharm)
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
09/29/2013

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Term
Stroke volume
Definition
amount of blood ejected from left ventricle with each contraction
Term
Cardiac output
Definition
volume of blood pumped from left ventricle in 1 minute.
Term
Preload
Definition
amount of stretch exerted on left ventricle
Term
Afterload
Definition
the amount of pressure the left ventricle must pump against to eject blood into system circulation
Term
Perpherical vascular resistance
Definition
diameter of systemic vessels and the pressure within them
Term
Heart failure
Definition
weakens, enlarges, and loses the ability to pump

peripheral tissues and lungs are congested

myocardial hypertrophy; cardiomegaly
Term
Causes of Heart failure
Definition
chronic hypertension
myocardial infarction
coronary artery disease
valvular heart disease
congenital heart disease
aging
Term
Pharmalogical treatment goals for heart failure
Definition
increases contractility
decreases preload and afterload
decreases edema
decreases sluggish movement of blood
decrease sympathetic response
Term
Pharmacologic meds used for heart failure
Definition
digoxin, inotropic agents, diuretics, beta blockers, ace inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers, and vasodilators
Term
Postive inotropic Agents
what does it do?

examples?
Definition
increase the force of contractions

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (Inocor,Primacor)
Term
what do vasodilators do?
Definition
decrease peripheral vascular resistance by relaxing vessel walls

causes arterial vasodilaion - some may cause venous dilation
Term
Examples of Vasodilators
Definition
Nitrates (Isosorbide; nitroglycerine)

Isosorbide is taken orally

Nitroglycerine can be taken sublingual or can be in patch form
Term
Nursing Consideration for Vasodilators
Definition
  • watch for headache dizziness, syncope
  •  go from lying to standing position slowly
  •  keep meds in dry dark container to prevent deterioration
  •  remove old paste and patches before applying new ones

nitroglycerin- sublingually

isosorbide- oral

Term
Alpha Adrenergics Blockers
Definition
  • blocks alpha 1 adrenergic receptors which results in vasodilation
  •  decreases bad cholesterol and increase good (HDL)
Term
Examples of Alpha Adrenergics Blockers
Definition
Cardura, minipress, hytrin
Term
Nursing consideration of Alpha Adrenergics Blockers
Definition
  • watch for headache, dizziness, and syncope
  •  give at bedtime
  •  tachycardia may occur due to sudden drop in b/p
  • sodium and water retention may occur- give diuretics
  •  Watch out for decrease myocardial contractility- indicates heart failure
  • nasal congestion and gi disturbances may also occur
Term
Beta Adrenergic Blockers
Definition

block beta 1 adrenergic receptors: result vasodilation

reduce renin release from the kidneys

some also block beta 2 receptors; non-therapeutic

Term
S/S of Beta Adrenergic Blockers
Definition
headache, dizziness, syncope
bradycardia
fatigue- usually 1st complaint; will go away
some- may cause bronchoconstriction with wheezing
Term
Actions of Beta Adrenergic Blockers
Definition
vasodilation

reduces renin release from kidneys
Term
Examples of Beta adrenergic blockers
Definition
Selective Beta 1 blockers
atenolol(Tenormin)
metoprolol(Lopressor, Toprol)

Nonselective Beta 1 & Beta 2 blockers
Nadolol(Corgard)
propranolol Hcl(Inderal)
Term
Alpha 1 and Beta 1 Adrenergic Blockers
Definition
block the sympathetic effect on alpha 1 and beta 1 receptors
Term
Nursing considerations for Alpha 1 & Beta 1 Adrenergic Blockers
Definition
orthostatic hypotension
fatigue
Term
Calcium Channel Blockers
Definition
  • inhibit influx of calcium ions
  •  decrease free calcium
  • decrease perpherial vascular resistance: vasodilation
  •  decrease myocardial contractility
  • Ca partially responsible for MI
  • works better in African americans
Term
side effects of CCBlockers
Definition

orthostatic hypotension:headaches dizziness and syncope

bradycardia

Term
Nursing consideration for CCBlockers
Definition

avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice (toxic)

watch for signs of heart failure: decrease myocardial contractility

Term
Renin Angiotensin System Drugs (PRIL)
Ace inhibitors
Definition
block conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2

decrease release of aldosterone

excrete sodium and water

retains potassium

should be used with diuretics
Term
side effects of RAS Ace inhibitors
Definition
postural hypotension
renal insufficiency
nonproductive cough
hyperkalemia
Term
Renin Angiotension system drugs (ARBS)
Definition
block the binding of angiotensin 2 receptors in vascular smooth muscle and adrenal glands

block vasoconstricting effect of angiotensin 2

decrease release of aldosterone

promotes sodium and water excretion

retain potassium
Term
Side effects/Nursing considerations of RAS (ARBS)
Definition
watch for headaches dizziness syncope
angioedema
tickling sensation in throat or dry cough
elevated k+, BUN, CR

pt will need diuretic

avoid K+ supplements and food
Term
Central Acting Adrenergic Blockers
Definition
cause vasodilation+++

suppress sympathetic activity in medulla of the brain

Alpha 2 agonist

less norepinephrine is released
Term
Nursing considerations and side effects of Central acting adrenergic blockers
Definition
drowsiness, mental depression
bradycardia
impotence
urinary retention
edema
dry mouth
Term
Direct Acting Vasodilators
Definition
decrease b/p

relax smooth muscles of arteries; vasodilation

very potent++++
Term
Nursing consideration and side effects for direct-acting vasodilators
Definition
used in emergency situations

sodium and water retained+++

tachycardia

nasal congestion
Term
AntiLipemics
Definition
  • considered to be safe
  •  stops synthesis of lipids in the liver
  •  helps lowers cholesterols
  •  stop absorption of cholesterol in small intestine
  • stops release of fatty acids from adipose tissue
  • increase metab. of triglycerides
  • binds with acids in small intestine
  • cholesterol gets excreted in feces
  • stimulates the breakdown of liproproteins
Term
What is cholesterols?
Definition
animals fats, shellfish, oils, egg yolks
Term
What is triglycerides?
Definition
animal fats, oils, simple sugars
Term
How can you increase HDL's naturally
Definition
Exercise
Term
total cholesterol
ldl
hdl
triglycerides
Definition
less than 200mg/dl
100-129
50mg
less than 150mg/dl
Term
Nursing consideration for antilipemics
Definition
hepatoxic- have liver check 3 months

Rhabdomylosis- report pain or weakness (body fails rapidly, muscle wasting)

pregnancy category x

should be taking in evening because cholesterol is made at night
Term
Diuretics
Definition
induces diuresis

increases urine output

decrease circulating fluid volume

increases intraocular pressure

treats HTN, peripheral edema, cerebral edema, ascites, renal insufficiency
Term
What can occur with Diuretics?
Definition
Fluid, acid-base, electrolyte disturbances can occur
Term
Thiazide diuretics
Definition
act on the tubule of kidney inhibit sodium and chloride, water reabsorption treats mild HTN, peripheral edema with renal function. water, sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, and bicarb excreted
Term
What are THiazide/ THiazide-like diretics derived from?
Definition
sulfonamides
Term
WHat can be elevated with THiazide/Thiazide Diuretics?
Definition
calcium, uric acid, glucose, & serum lipids
Term
Thiazide-like
Definition
  • can be used with renal dysfuction.
  •  has a different chemical makeup
  • same therapeutic activity
Term
Nursing considerations for THiazide/Thiazide-like
Definition
give in am

monitor urine output, b/p

monitor weight

monitor serum sodium, chloride, potassium, mg, ca, uric acid, glucose and lipids

urine alkaline- increase chance of uti

teach pt to eat foods high in potassium and magnesium.

++notify dr if the pt gain more than two pounds

++wear same amount of clothing, same time, same scale
Term
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Definition
blocks enzyme carbonic anhydrase

useful in treatment of glaucoma

mild diuretic

excretes hydrogen

blocks water, sodium, bicarb excretion
Term
Nursing considerations for CAI's
Definition
monitor urine output

monitor sodium, potassium, bicarb,

calcium, glucose, uric acid-may increase

watch out for crystalluria- renal stones
Term
Anticoagulants LMWH
Definition
prevents thromboembolism

inactivates factor XA and thrombin in clotting cycle

lower risk of bleeding than heparin

used for immobility

+++hold pressure for a while

++frequently lab monitoring is not necessary

assess for bleeding

ex: Lovenox
Term
Anticoagulant (praxadA)
Definition
prevents stroke and MI in pts with atrial fibrillation

not used in valvular disease

direct thrombin inhibitor
Term
Nursing consideration for Pradaxa
Definition
assess for bleeding, bruising, dizziness, weakness

OTC medications, other medications

gastric ulcers, indigestions, stomach upset/burning, pain

unexpected swelling, pain or joint pain

lab work monitoring unnecessary

Pregnancy X

Take with food or without food
Term
Anticoagulants (Xarelto)
Definition
used for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, treatment of and reduction of DVT & PE.

prophylaxis for DVT in knee and hip replacement surgery

Inhibits Factor XA
Term
Nursing considerations for Xarelto
Definition
assess for bleeding, bruising, headaches, dizziness, weakness

otc medications

pain, swelling, new wound drainage

pregnancy X

take in evening with meals or without
Term
First line of treatment for a pt blood pressure?
Definition
Diuretics
Term
If a pt is taking a statin drug, you should watch for which adverse reaction?
Definition
Rhabdomyolysis
Term
Why are beta blockers effective as antianginals
Definition
because they decrease heart rate and decrease myocardial contractility
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