Treatment of acute coronary syndromes often includes _____, which decrease heart rate and reduce risk of arrhythmia
TCAs are relatively contraindicated in _____ patients due to severe anticholinergic and antihistamine effects
Beta-blockers may cause _____ (HR) as a direct adverse effect
In addition to central diabetes insipidus, desmopressin (DDAVP) may be used to treat _____, which is associated with increased bruisability and mucosal bleeding
Loop diuretics may be used in the treatment of _____-calcemia
Theophylline is metabolized by _____
Class II antiarrhythmics (beta-blockers) are useful in the treatment of _____ fibrillation (and flutter)
What drug acts by increasing sensitivity of Ca2+-sensing receptors in the parathyroid gland? _____
Aspirin inhibits cyclooxygenase via irreversible covalent _____
Which antitumor monoclonal antibody is associated with heart failure (cardiotoxicity)?_____
Antiarrhythmic classification and mechanisms
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Class I antiarrhythmics (sodium channel blockers)
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Class II antiarrhythmics (beta blockers)
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Class III antiarrhythmics (potassium channel blockers)
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Class IV antiarrhythmics (calcium channel blockers)
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Other antiarrhythmic agents
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Antianginal drugs
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Positive inotropic agents
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Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
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Cardiac glycosides
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Vasopressors and inotropes
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Pulmonary hypertension therapies
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Peripheral vascular disease therapies
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