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Angina, Coronary Artery Disease, & Patients that are at highest risk for abruptly
Migraines stopping a beta blocker are those with
Angiotensin-converting enzyme The medication that helps the imbalance between
(ACE) inhibitors myocardial oxygen supply and myocardial oxygen
demand in the myocardium by increasing the
myocardial oxygen supply
improves insulin sensitivity Roles of Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
improves renal hemodynamics inhibitors in DM patients
reduce production of angiotensin II
Activation of the sympathetic The pathological change that takes place in HF that
nervous system that increases heart is not addressed by ACE inhibitors
rate and preload
blunted coronary artery dilation due Reason why nitro glycerin tablets "do not work
to calcified plaque well" in patient with hyperlipidemia and angina age
factoring in the cost to the patient of Clinical judgement in prescribing includes
the medication prescribed
, decreased renal function Prior to prescribing an ACE inhibitor the NP should
access for
statins First-line pharmacologic therapy for
hyperlipidemia
Any end-organ damage, direct When is consultation with or referral to a
effects on lifestyle, or inability to cardiologist appropriate?
perform the tasks of daily living
Diuretics If not chosen as the first drug in hypertension
treatment, which drug class should be added as a
second step because it will enhance the effects of
most other agents?
Determine their other risk factors A 65-year-old patient who has been on a lipid-
lowering diet and is using plant sterol margarine
daily for the past three months. Her LDL is
135mg/dL. What would an appropriate treatment
for them be?
promote smooth muscle dilation by Calcium Channel Blocker's helps control blood
stopping intracellular entry of pressure because it
calcium into the cell, which increases
contractility, which increase the
activity of the NA+/K+/ATPase pump
indirectly
discussion of expected adverse drug Patient education regarding prescribed
reactions medications includes
Do not take any herbal products Patient education when prescribing clopidogrel
without first discussing this with the includes which of the following statements?
provider