Sandy - Cardio Meds & Labs 2

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Across
  1. 1. Cardiac enzyme that rises 3–6 hours after MI and returns to normal in 2–3 days
  2. 2. Drug class including amiodarone and lidocaine, used to control dysrhythmias
  3. 4. Drug class including norepinephrine and dopamine, used in shock to increase BP
  4. 5. IV infusion used for unstable angina or acute MI, requires careful BP monitoring
  5. 9. Electrolyte used in treating Torsades de Pointes and ventricular arrhythmias
  6. 10. Nonselective beta blocker that also reduces symptoms of anxiety and tremors
  7. 12. Drug class including aspirin and clopidogrel, prevents platelet aggregation
  8. 13. Early cardiac marker, rises within 2–3 hours but not cardiac-specific
  9. 14. Beta blocker used IV in hypertensive crisis, lowers BP quickly
  10. 16. Lab that includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides
  11. 17. Lab panel that includes WBC, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets
  12. 18. Inflammatory marker elevated in infection and cardiovascular inflammation
Down
  1. 1. Ultra–short acting IV calcium channel blocker for rapid BP control
  2. 2. Drug class including warfarin and heparin, prevents clot formation
  3. 3. Dose-dependent medication: low dose increases renal perfusion, high dose increases BP and HR
  4. 6. Drug class including tenecteplase, used to dissolve clots in MI or stroke
  5. 7. Calcium channel blocker used for hypertension and angina, once daily dosing
  6. 8. IV calcium channel blocker used in hypertensive emergencies
  7. 11. Drug class including metoprolol, propranolol, and labetalol, reduces HR and BP
  8. 15. Lab panel including electrolytes, renal, and liver function values