Nonselective Alpha-Blockers
- Phentolamine
- Reversible
- Pheochromocytoma (Diagnosis)
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Pheochromocytoma (Treatment)
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Reflex Tachycardia
Nonselective Beta-Blockers
- "-olol" Suffix
- Nonselective
- Propranolol
- Timolol
- Nadolol
- Partial β Agonist
- Pindolol
- Nonselective β with α Blocking
- Carvedilol
- Labetalol
Selective Alpha-1 Blockers
- "-osin" suffix
- Blocks Alpha1 Receptors
- Hypertension
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Syncope
- Orthostatic Hypotension
Selective Alpha-2 Blockers
- Mirtazapine
- Depression Treatment
- Blocks Alpha2 Receptor
- Antagonist at 5-HT receptors
- Sedation
- Weight gain
- Increased Serum Cholesterol
ACE Inhibitor Toxicity
- CAPTOPRIL Mnemonic
- Cough
- Angioedema
- Potassium Changes (Hyperkalemia)
- Taste Change
- Hypotension
- Pregnancy Changes
- Rash
- Increased Renin
- Lower Angiotensin II
Selective Beta-1 Blockers
- "-olol" Suffix
- Beta-1 Selective
- Atenolol
- Esmolol
- Metoprolol
- Partial Beta agonists
- Acebutolol
ACE Inhibitors
- -Pril Suffix
- Hypertension
- CHF
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Inhibits ACE
- Decreases GFR
- Inhibits Constriction of Efferent Arteriole
- Increased Bradykinin
- Cough
Systemic Effects of Beta-Blockers
- Respiratory
- Bronchoconstriction
- Metabolic
- Decreased Insulin
- Decreased Glycolysis and Lipolysis
- Eye
- Reduces Intraocular Pressure
Acute Pericarditis Assessment
- Pericardial Sac Inflammation
- Sharp Chest Pain
- Increased with Inspiration
- Pain Decreased by Leaning Forward
- Pericardial Friction Rub
- Diffuse ST-Elevation
- T Wave Inversion
- Fever
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Cardiac Tamponade
Thiazide Diuretics
- Early Distal Tubule
- Inhibits Na/Cl Reabsorption
- Sulfa Drug
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperuricemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypokalemic Metabolic Alkalosis
Acute Pericarditis Causes
- Idiopathic
- Infection
- Trauma
- Cardiac
- Myocardial Infarction
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Uremia
- Tumor
- Radiation
Acute Pericarditis Interventions
- Treat Underlying Disorder
- Antibiotics
- Colchicine + NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Place Patient Upright with Head of Bed at 45°
- Pericardiocentesis
- Pericardial Window
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
- -sartan suffix
- Hypertension
- CHF
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers
- Hyperkalemia
- Pregnancy
Cardiovascular Effects of Beta-Blockers
- Cardiac Myocytes and Vasculature
- Decrease cAMP
- Decreases SA and AV Node Conduction Velocity
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Decrease O2 Consumption
- Decreases Mortality Post-MI
Class IV Antiarrhythmics (Ca2+ Channel Blockers)
- SVT
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Decrease Conduction Velocity
- Increase PR Interval and ERP
- Verapamil
- Diltiazem
- Nimodipine
- Cardiovascular
- Constipation
Hydralazine
- Reduce Afterload
- Severe Hypertension
- Safe during Pregnancy
- CHF
- Increases cGMP
- Vasodilates Arterioles
- Drug-induced Lupus
- Reflex Tachycardia
K+ Sparing Diuretics
- CHF and Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Collecting Tubule
- Spironolactone
- Competitive Aldosterone Receptor Antagonist
- Amiloride and Triamterene
- Block Na+ Channels
- Hyperkalemia
- Gynecomastia
Loop Diuretics
- Thick Ascending Limb of Loop of Henle
- Inhibits Na+-K+-2Cl- Symporter
- Sulfa Drug
- Furosemide
- Lasix
- Gout
- Ototoxicity
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
Ranolazine
- Inhibits Late Sodium Current
- No Effect on Heart Rate or Blood Pressure
- Prevents Calcium Overload
- Refractory Angina
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Constipation
- QT Interval Prolongation