Abrams (10Th) (Cardiology) Pharm Ch 24, 27, & 28 Questions And Answers!!

ABRAMS (10TH) (CARDIOLOGY) PHARM CH 24, 27, & 28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!!
catacholamines
Answers :active amines (epi, norepi,dopamine) that have an effect on the CV
system
decompensation


Answers :the inability of the heart to adequately circulate oxygenated blood to the
body's vital organs
diastolic dysfunction


Answers :impaired relaxation and filling of the ventricles during diastole
digitalis toxicity


Answers :an accumulation of digitalis in the body that leads to N/V, and atrial
tachycardia
digitalization


Answers :the admin of a loading dose of digoxin (lanoxin) to achieve a therapeutic
blood level of the medication more rapidly.
endothelin


Answers :a peptide that raises BP, constricts blood vessels, and contributes to the
onset of heart failure
inotropic


Answers :related to or influencing the force of myocardial contractility

, renin


Answers :an enzyme produce by the kidneythat divides andiotensinogen to form
angiotensin I, which is then changed to angiotensin II to produce vasoconstriction
systolic dysfunction


Answers :impaired myocardial contraction during systole
therapeutic index


Answers :the blood level of a med that will produce therapeutic effects
ventricular remodeling


Answers :dilatation and hypertrophy of the vents in the initial phase of HF,
causing the ventricle to assume a shperical shape.
HF


Answers :___ is a complex clinical condition that occurs when the heart cannot
pump enough blood to meet the body tissue's needs for O2 and nutrients.
contraction


Answers :First cause of heart failure is from impaired myocardial ________
during systole (systolic dysfunction)
relaxation and filling


Answers :The 2nd cause of heart failure is from impaired __________ and
________ of ventricles during diastole. (diastolic dysfunction)
combination