Pharmacology Questions and Answers with verified solutions

Pharmacology Questions and Answers with verified solutions ACE inhibitors action - ANS- Decrease blood pressure and afterload by suppressing the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II Indications to use ACE inhibitors - ANS- HTN, CHF Side effects of ACE inhibitors - ANS- Hypotension, dizziness Implications for PT: ACE inhibitiors - ANS- Avoid sudden changes in posture due to the risk of dizziness and fainting from hypotension. Examples of ACE inhibitors - ANS- Capoten, Vasotec Action of anticoagulants - ANS- Inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation Indications for anticoagulants - ANS- Post PTCA and CABG, prevention of venous thromboembolism Side effects of anticoagulants - ANS- hemorrhage, increased risk of bleeding Implications for PT: anticoagulants - ANS- A therapist must be careful to avoid injury secondary to the risk of excessive bleeding or bruising examples of anticoagulants - ANS- Heparin, coumadin, warfarin Heparin - ANS- delivered via IV coumadin and warfarin - ANS- taken orally antihyperlipidemic agents action - ANS- Break down LDLs, decrease triglycerides levels, and increase HDL levels Indication for antihyperlipidemics - ANS- Hyperlimidemia, artherosclerosis Side effects of antihyperlipidemics - ANS- GI distress Examples of antihyperlipidemics - ANS- Lipitor, Zocor Antithrombotic agents action - ANS- Inhibit platelet aggregation and clot formation antithrombotic agents indicaitons - ANS- Post-MI, A-fib, prevent arterial thrombus formation Side effects of antithrombotic agents - ANS- Hemorrhage Implications for PT: antithrombotic agents - ANS- A therapist must be careful to avoid injury secondary to the risk of excessive bleeding Antithrombotic agents examples - ANS- Bayer (aspirin), plavix (clopidogrel)