Unit 3: Cardiovascular/Hematologic Pharmacology

Unit 3: Cardiovascular/Hematologic Pharmacology

Angina is a clinical symptom often associated with physical exertion. Acute and chronic angina is approached differently. This condition is often concomitant with diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Risk stratification will be discussed, along with rational drug selection and treatment algorithms.
Additionally, this week will include hyperlipidemia. There are familial tendencies as well as lifestyle considerations when addressing this topic. This unit will explore treatment options and criteria to improve lipid profiles in your patients.

Unit Learning Objectives
1. Examine the principles of pathophysiology and therapeutics guiding pharmacotherapeutic interventions for cardiovascular and hematologic conditions.
2. Analyze the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic actions of agents used for the management of cardiovascular and hematologic conditions.
3. Gather and apply the evidence for pharmacotherapeutic interventions in patients with cardiovascular and hematologic conditions.

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Week 4/Unit 3 “To Do” List
– Complete the HYMR Cardiovascular/Hematologic Quiz
– Study for the upcoming exam covering Unit 1-3

Learning Resources

Lectures & E-Book
Busti, A. J. (2022). NP Curriculum Support-Advanced Pharmacology for NPs. MedEducation, LLC.
CARDIOVASCULAR/HEMATOLOGIC PHARMACOLOGY
– Heparin & LMWH
– VKOR Inhibitors
– Direct Xa Inhibitors
– Aspirin
– ADP Inhibitors
– Statins for LDL
– Non-Statins for LDL
– Meds for NonHDL and HDL

Unit 3 Optional Learning Resources:
Media
Speed Pharmacology. (2017). Pharmacology – drugs for hyperlipidemia (made easy) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Of1Aewx-zRM
Speed Pharmacology. (2017). Pharmacology — anticoagulants & antiplatelet drugs (made easy) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/eZBtQ0rDnG4

Websites
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology Guidelines for Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(20)42959-3/fulltext
ASCVD Risk Estimator https://tools.acc.org/ldl/ascvd_risk_estimator/index.html#!/calulate/estimator/

Assignment
HYMR Quiz – Cardio/Heme
Following the review of all assigned lectures and correlating E-book chapters in High Yield Med Review, you will complete the module quiz in the HYMR platform.
– From the Dashboard select “EXAMS”
– Navigate to the “Cardiology/Hematology – Self Assessment”
– Click “Take Exam”
You will have one attempt to complete 10 questions in 15 minutes. Once completed, please take a screenshot of your score and upload it to this assignment tab for grading. This quiz is worth 20 points, so based on your % score, you will receive the correlating points below.
– 100% 20 points
– 90% 18 points
– 80% 16 points
– 70% 14 points
– 60% 12 points
– 50% 10 points
– 40% 8 points
– 30% 6 points
– 20% 4 points
– 10% 2 points
– No submission 0 points
*Please note that faculty can view your time and activity in HYMR.*