Unit 4: Cardiovascular 1 and 2

Dihydropyridines affect the pacemaker cells of the heart.

The goal of giving vasodilators is to decrease blood pressure.

Symptoms of left ventricular failure include

A decrease in blood flow to the heart muscle causing oxygen demand to exceed supply is known as

The goal with beta blockers is to decrease heart rate.

It is possible, though difficult, for a cell to initiate an action potential during the absolute refractory period.

Which of the following are effects of vaodilators?

When the kidneys retain water and electrolytes, edema results. This can be treated with which type of drug?

It is safe to administer both a nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker and a beta blocker together.

During the relative refractory period, it is possible for a cell to initiate its own action potential.

What MUST be assessed prior to administering digoxin (Lanoxin^®)?

The time it takes for an impulse to get from the SA node to the AV node is represented by

Treatment for digoxin toxicity includes infusion of calcium.

Calcium channel blockers work by blocking calcium exit from smooth and cardiac muscle and pacemaker cells.

Side effects of nitrates include

Treatment options for congestive heart failure include which of the following

Which of the following calcium channel blockers are dihydropyridines?

Which phase represents depolarization?

During phase 3, what ion movement occurs?

Symptoms of right ventricular failure include