Questions With Complete Solutions
Acceptable EF in clinical practice Correct Answers
->50%
ACE inhibitors: Tx of Increased Afterload Correct
Answers -captopril, enalapril, enalaprilat
ACE-Inhibitor Correct Answers -Vasodilates,
reduces afterload, reduces heart workload
Afterload Reduction Correct Answers -Nitro, ACE-I
Anaphylactic Shock Tx Correct Answers -
Antihistamines (Bendryl), E-Pen, maintain airway,
corticosteriods
ANG II Correct Answers -Powerful vasoconstrictor
Antidote for Coumadin Correct Answers -Vit. K
Antidote for Heparin Correct Answers -Protamine
Sulfate
Antiplatelet meds can be... Correct Answers -
Aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrel), Lovenox, Heparin,
Coumadin, Effient
, Antiplatelet meds given during cardiac cath...
Correct Answers -Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors
(Reopro, Aggrastat, Integrilin)
AV Node Rate Correct Answers -40-60
Average pressure through cardiac cycle Correct
Answers -MAP >65, >60 to perfuse kidneys
Baro-receptors detect... Correct Answers -Blood
Pressure
Beta-Blockers Correct Answers -Decrease
dromotropic, chronotropic, & inotropic action of
heart
Beta-blockers reduce... Correct Answers -HR &
strength of contractility
BNP Correct Answers -Secreted by ventricles
during excessive stretching/elevated preload
BNP greater than what indicates HF? Correct
Answers ->100
Ca+ Channel Blockers: Tx of Increased Afterload
Correct Answers -diltiazem, nifedipine, nicardipine
Can result in bronchospasm Correct Answers -
Beta-blockers, not used w/COPD pats