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Cardiovascular-Assessment and Pharmacology PDB CEN Exam
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Cardiovascular-Assessment and Pharmacology PDB CEN ExamCushings triad - what is it, what is it indicative of
- Wide pulse pressure (or increased SBP), bradycardia, irregular breathing pattern
Chronotrops - what do they affect, example
Affect HR at SA node
- Cardizem - negative chronotrop
Inotropes - what do they affect, example
Affect contractility (force of contraction)
-- Dopamine and doputamine are positive inotropes
Dromotropes - what do they affect
Affect automaticity (electrical impulse) at AV node
Beta Blockers
Olol medications
Beta 1 - affects the heart
Beta 2 - affects the heart and lungs
** BB may mask signs of shock and hypoglycemia
- ex. labetolol, esmolol, metoprolol, propranolol
ACE inhibitors
Pril medications
Affect RAAS, blocking conversion of AGT1 to AGT2
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