Pnr 105 Exam 2 Portage Learning Microbio 48 Biod Question And Answer

Afib (EKG) {Ans: }Digoxin toxicity {Ans: Causes hyperkalemia, Life threatening cardiac dysrhythmias. Antidote: Digoxin immune fab (Digibind)}ACE Inhibitors {Ans: Ends in PRIL. Often used as first line drugs for heart failure and hypertension. Side effects: Dry cough, hypotension/ Adverse effects: Angioedema (Swollen tongue). Monitor Blood pressure}Calcium channel blockers {Ans: Ends in dipine. Also diltiazem, and verapamil. Prevents calcium from entering cells of heart and blood vessel walls, resulting in lower blood pressure. Side effects: decreased blood pressure and bradycardia. Monitor BP and HR}Class 4 Antidysrhythmics {Ans: Calcium channel blockers}Secondary hypertension {Ans: The blood pressure changes are a result of a specific cause}