Cardiac 1-9

Question 1

Brand- Apresoline

Answer 1

Generic- hydralazine

Question 2

Brand- Lanoxin

Answer 2

Generic- digoxin

Question 3

Brand- NitroSTAT

Answer 3

Generic- nitroglycerine

Question 4

Brand- Imdur/ISMO

Answer 4

Generic- isosorbide monoitrate

Question 5

Brand- Norvasc

Answer 5

Generic- amlodipine

Question 6

Brand- Aldactone

Answer 6

Generic- spironolactone

Question 7

Brand- Microzide/Aquazide

Answer 7

Generic- hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 8

Brand- Lasix

Answer 8

Generic- furosemide

Question 10

Brand- Dyrenium

Answer 10

Generic- triamterene

Question 11

Stem- (-dralazine)

Answer 11

hydralazine

Question 12

Class- antihypertensive

Answer 12

Apresoline/hydralazine

Question 13

MoA- vasodilator

Answer 13

Apresoline/hydralazine

Question 14

Uses- hypertension
QF/ Side Effects:
-always check a pulse before administering dose

Answer 14

Apresoline/hydralazine

Question 15

Class- cardiac glycoside

Answer 15

Lanoxin/digoxin

Question 16

MoA- vasopressor/antiarrhythmic

Answer 16

Lanoxin/digoxin

Question 17

Uses- chest pain/CHF
QF/ Side Effects:
-(NTI)
-Have to have lab levels drawn to check for toxicity
-Sensitive to light
-Always check heart rate prior to administering a does
-Can cause hypertension

Answer 17

Lanoxin/digoxin

Question 18

Class- nitrate

Answer 18

NitroSTAT,nitroglycerine;Imdur/ISMO,isosorbide mononitrate

Question 19

MoA- vasodilator

Answer 19

NitroSTAT,nitroglycerine;Imdur/ISMO,isosorbide mononitrate

Question 20

Uses- Chest pain

Answer 20

NitroSTAT,nitroglycerine;Imdur/ISMO,isosorbide mononitrate

Question 21

QF/ Side Effects:
-can cause H/A and hypotension
-SL does not require a childproof cap
-keep out of light
-DO NOT take with PDE-5 inhibitors as it causes hypotension

Answer 21

NitroSTAT,nitroglycerine

Question 22

Class- Ca+ Channel Blocker

Answer 22

Norvasc,amlodipine

Question 23

MoA- blocks the action of calcium on cardiac muscle reducing contractility and relaxes smooth muscle

Answer 23

Norvasc,amlodipine

Question 24

Uses- hypertension
QF/ Side Effects:
-DO NOT take with grapefruit juice as it affects the medication’s metabolism and can increase the med side effects
-DO NOT take with Beta Blockers due to possible decreased heart rate and increased risk of heart failure
-can cause peripheral edema, H/A, and dizziness

Answer 24

Norvasc,amlodipine

Question 25

Class- Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist

Answer 25

Aldactone,spironolactone

Question 26

Uses- hypertension/edema

Answer 26

Aldactone,spironolactone; Microzide/Aquazide,hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ); Lasix,furosemide; Dyrenium,triamterene

Question 27

Class- thiazide diuretic

Answer 27

Microzide/Aquazide,hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 28

QF/ Side Effects:
-can cause elevated K+ levels
-K+ sparing

Answer 28

Aldactone,spironolactone

Question 29

QF/ Side Effects:
-1st choice of diuretics
-can cause a hypersensitivity reaction in patients to sulfa meds
-DO NOT use in pregnancy
-DO NOT give with Lanoxin due to Dig toxicity
-Can cause kidney damage and ototoxicity when given with some antibiotics

Answer 29

Microzide/Aquazide,hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 30

Class- Loop Diuretic

Answer 30

Lasix,furosemide

Question 31

QF/ Side Effects:
-More effective in people with decreased renal function
-can cause hypokalemia
-Use caution if taken with lanoxin
-Sensitive to light

Answer 31

Lasix,furosemide

Question 32

Class- Potassium Sparing Diuretic

Answer 32

Dyrenium,triamterene

Question 33

MoA- cause the excretion fo sodium and water to prevent the loss of potassium

Answer 33

Dyrenium,triamterene

Question 34

QF/ Side Effects:
-Can cause elevated K+ levels

Answer 34

Dyrenium,triamterene