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"safe" drug means - correct answer- the FDA
has determined the drugs benefits are greater than the
possible risks involved with its use
3 compensatory systems for cardiac - correct
answer- sympathetic activation, RAAS, sodium and
water retention that increases blood volume and venous
return
3 potassium sparing diuretics - correct answer-
spironolactone, triamterene, amiloride
absorption of drugs factors - correct answer-
PH changes, gastric emptying, gastric enzymes, bile acids,
GI flora, food and nutrient interactions, lipid solubility
,Agonist - correct answer- drugs that alter the
physiology of a cell by binding to plasma membrane or
intracellular receptors
alpha 1 adrenergic blockade results in - correct
answer- vasodilation and reduced blood pressure
alpha 1 adrenergic stimulation results in - correct
answer- vasoconstriction and increased blood
pressure
alpha and beta antagonist drugs cause - correct
answer- peripheral vascular vasodilation
amiodarone can cause - correct answer-
hypothyroidism by enzyme blockade, pulmonary toxicity,
vision changes, phototoxicity, dizziness
blood pressure changes
amlodipine causes the most - correct answer-
peripheral edema, especially pedal
, Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors - correct
answer- lisinopril, captopril,
enalapril,
ramipril,
benazapril,
fosinopril
angiotensinII receptor blocking agents - correct
answer- -sartan
valsartan, losartan, candesartan, Irbesartan
Antagonists (drugs) - correct answer- These
drugs block the actions caused by agonists
antiarrhythmics such as procainamide need to be
scheduled at - correct answer- even intervals
throughout the day to maintain effective blood levels