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Perfusion Meds Questions and Answers 2024
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Perfusion MedsAnti-Lipids - answer Action: (Statins) blocks enzymes that are essential to the
production of cholesterol
Anti-Lipids - answer Action: ( Zetia ) Inhibits choclestor absorption in small intestine
Anti-lipids - answer Statins: Monitor for rhabdomyolysis (muscle weakness), avoid grape
fruit juice
Anti-lipids - answer Zetia: Monitor for diarrhea
Anti-lipids - answer simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor); other anti-lipids are
Niacin, Questran, Lopid
Furosemide (Lasix) - answer Loop Diuretic, excretes water; decreases preload
Indications: HTN, HF
Monitor for: (loop)hypotension, hypokalemia, FVD
K+sparing - hyperkalemia
Digoxin - Cardio glycosides - answerIncreases contractility, increases Cardia Output,
decreases HR
Digoxin -cardio glycoside - answerIndications: HF, Tachycardia
Digoxin - cardio glycoside - answerMontior for: Toxicity - N&V, visual disturbances,
bradycardia, heart block
Digoxin - cardio glycoside - answerMonitor levels of toxicity; has a narrow therapeutic
window 0.8-2.0 mg/ml
Digoxin - cardio glycoside - answerMonitor k+ levels; pts with hypokalemia are more
likely to become toxix; antidote is Digibind for toxicity
Calcium channel Blockers - answerPrevents the influx of calcium in myocardial and
arterial vessels.
Calcium Channel Blockers - answerCauses vasodiltation, depresses contractility, slows
cardiac impulse, dilates coronary arteries.
Calcium Channel Blockers - answerIndications: HTN, Tachycardia, Angina
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