Block 2

Question 1

Diamorphine

Answer 1

Opiate receptor agonist.

(Heroin) Analgesic.

Question 2

Oxygen

Answer 2

Ideal SAT >96%

Question 3

Atenolol

Answer 3

Beta-adrenergic antagonists.

Bind to beta-1 in the heart and vascular smooth muscle.

Question 4

Propranolol

Answer 4

Beta-adrenergic antagonists.

Acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, migraine, menapause and anxiety.

Question 5

Bendroflumethiazide

Answer 5

Sodium chloride co-transporter inhibitor.

Thiazide diuretic.

Question 6

Digoxin

Answer 6

Cardiac glycoside.

Treat congestive heart failure and supraventricular arrhythmias.

Question 7

Amiodarone

Answer 7

Potassium channel blocker.

Anti-anginal and anti-rhythmic agent.

Question 8

Warfarin

Answer 8

Vitamin K antagonist, anti-coaglant.

Prevent/treat thromboembolic disease e.g. PE

Question 9

Ramipril, Lisinopril, Enalapril, Captopril

Answer 9

Competative inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme.

Question 10

Norepinephrine

Answer 10

Alpha adrenoreceptor agonist.

Question 11

Verapamil

Answer 11

Class IV anti-arrhythmia agent (calcium channel blocker).

Reduces heart rate and blood pressure