Cardiovascular Drugs — Flashcards

Class _____ antiarrhythmics treat arrhythmias by blocking sympathetic input to the SA and AV nodes

Pharmacology: Blood & Inflammation (Dyslipidemia drugs) _____ are the most effective drugs for decreasing serum triglycerides

Triptans are contraindicated in patients with _____ or Prinzmetal angina

All type III antiarrhythmics (K+ channel blockers) can _____ the QT interval on EKG

Cardiovascular (Antiarrhythmics) _____, a class IA antiarrhythmic, can cause a reversible SLE-like syndrome as an adverse effect

Ivabradine is indicated for chronic _____ in patients who cannot take beta blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) _____ CCBs primarily block L-type calcium channels in smooth muscle

Side effects of PDE-5 inhibitors include headache, flushing, _____, and cyanopia (blue-tinted vision)

Ivabradine can cause cardiac side effects of _____ and hypertension

Cardiovascular (Antihypertensives) _____ and angiotensin II receptor blockers are first line treatment for hypertension in patients with heart failure, MI, and/or diabetes