Pc 707 cardiac exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Are the tow typeof CCBs mechanisms of action different? - Answer Dihydrophyridines: slow down the heart rate; Type 1 CCB: depress the muscles of the heart How do they differ in adverse effects? - Answer Dihydrophyridines (short acting) have a higher rate of adverse effects Are there certain indications of when to choose one CCB over the other? - Answer Long acting forms are suggested, however cost must considered to ensure compliance, extended release diltiazem is the most expensive, amlod...

PC 707 MODULE 4 (CARDIAC) EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Does conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction? - correct answer Vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) If epinephrine is secreted, what happens? - correct answer Tachycardia and vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) Alpha-Blockers, Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers decrease resistance (decreasing PVR) causing what? - correct answer Vasodilation Na+ holds on to water increasing the P...

Are the tow typeof CCBs mechanisms of action different? - Answer Dihydrophyridines: slow down the heart rate; Type 1 CCB: depress the muscles of the heart How do they differ in adverse effects? - Answer Dihydrophyridines (short acting) have a higher rate of adverse effects Are there certain indications of when to choose one CCB over the other? - Answer Long acting forms are suggested, however cost must considered to ensure compliance, extended release diltiazem is the most expensive, amlod...

PC 707 Module 4 (Cardiac) Exam 2024 Does conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction? - Answer ️️ -Vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) If epinephrine is secreted, what happens? - Answer ️️ -Tachycardia and vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) Alpha-Blockers, Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers decrease resistance (decreasing PVR) causing what? - Answer ️️ -Vasodilation Na+ holds on to water increasing the PVR or CO? - Answer ️️ -Cardia...

PC 707 Module 4 Exam - Cardiac Q & A Coenzyme Q-10 in the treatment of lipids: -potential link with decrease in coenzyme Q10 & heart failure--may be a predictor of mortality* -statins decrease conenzyme-Q10 levels--which are also in muscle tissue--could be a casual link to statin induced myopathy* -could benefit patients with heart failure* Use of turmeric for lipid and inflammation treatment? -anti-inflammatory -if used daily for 3 months can decrease total cholesterol, LDL, VLDL, and triglyc...

PC 707 Module 4 (Cardiac) Exam 2024 Does conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction? - Answer ️️ -Vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) If epinephrine is secreted, what happens? - Answer ️️ -Tachycardia and vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) Alpha-Blockers, Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers decrease resistance (decreasing PVR) causing what? - Answer ️️ -Vasodilation Na+ holds on to water increasing the PVR or CO? - Answer ️️ -Cardia...

PC 707 Module 4 (Cardiac) Exam 2024 Does conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction? - Answer ️️ -Vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) If epinephrine is secreted, what happens? - Answer ️️ -Tachycardia and vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) Alpha-Blockers, Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers decrease resistance (decreasing PVR) causing what? - Answer ️️ -Vasodilation Na+ holds on to water increasing the PVR or CO? - Answer ️️ -Cardia...

First line agents for HTN - Answer Diuretics, Calcium Channel Blockers, & ACE inhibitors or ARBs. MOA of Thiazide diuretics - Answer Increase urinary excretion of sodium & chloride in equal amounts Inhibit sodium & chloride reabsorption in the distal tubule Deplete sodium and potassium & decrease excretion of calcium & uric acid S/E of Thiazide Diuretics - Answer Hyperglycemia (careful with DM), may alter glycemic control Hyperuricemia (careful with gout) Hypertriglyceridemia & hyperch...