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jake takes nicotinic acid for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia. how does nicotinic acid act?

by Prof. Freda Gleichner II Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Jake takes nicotinic acid for the treatment of diabetic dyslipidemia. How does nicotinic acid act? It inhibits the enzyme for cholesterol synthesis. It inhibits intestinal absorption of both dietary and biliary cholesterol. It binds bile acids in the intestine. It reduces hepatic synthesis of triglycerides.

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What Antiarrythmic agent acts by slowing AV nodal conduction and is also used in the treatment of hypertension and angina?

Adenosine. The principal therapeutic effect of adenosine is to slow AV nodal conduction.Aug 22, 2000

What antiarrhythmic agent has local anesthetic effects direct stabilizing action on myocardial membranes and beta adrenergic blocking properties?

Propafenone hydrochloride is a class I anti-arrhythmic agent with basic local anaesthetic and membrane-stabilizing properties. Some β-adrenergic blocking action has also been described.

What antiarrhythmic agent has local anesthetic effects?

Conclusion: Three Class I antiarrhythmic drugs, quinidine (IA), mexiletine (IB), and flecainide (IC) have a local anesthetic effect on cutaneous analgesia.

Which drug is an antiarrhythmic?

Antiarrhythmic drugsamiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)flecainide (Tambocor)ibutilide (Corvert), which can only be given through IV.lidocaine (Xylocaine), which can only be given through IV.procainamide (Procan, Procanbid)propafenone (Rythmol)quinidine (many brand names)tocainide (Tonocarid)

What is Tegan's prothrombin?

prothrombin complex concentrate. vitamin K. fresh frozen plasma. protamine sulfate. protamine sulfate. Tegan uses sublingual nitroglycerin for angina and has been warned to store it in a glass container with a tightly fitting screw top away from heat, because it is so sensitive to environmental conditions.

What is the SBP range for Dawson?

SBP range of 120-139 and DBP range of 80-89. SBP range of 120-139 and DBP range of 80-89. Dawson, who is on warfarin therapy, is surprised to learn that he must try to keep his intake of foods high in vitamin K consistent, as they can alter the effectiveness of his therapy.

Does Rafael have a myocardial infarction?

Rafael has just suffered a myocardial infarction and his physician in putting him on a prescription medication that has been shown to reduce atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death) in patients with a history of recent stroke, recent MI, or established peripheral vascular disease.

Can adenosine cause heart block?

Adenosine can be used in patients with second- or third-degree heartblock. Adenosine can be used in patients with symptomatic bradycardia. Adenosine is less likely to cause hypotension. Adenosine is an oral agent and has a rapid effect. Adenosine is less likely to cause hypotension.

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