Cardiac Medications

Question 1

Ace Inhibitors

Answer 1

-pril
-decreases Na retention and peripheral vasoconstriction in order to decrease blood pressure

Question 2

Nitroglycerin

Answer 2

-Nitrates
-decreases preload through peripheral vasodilation
-reduces angina

Question 3

Beta-1 adrenergic blocking agents (Beta blockers)

Answer 3

-olol
-reduces heart rate and contractility

Question 4

Calcium Channel Blockers

Answer 4

-zem; -dipine
-Decrease heart rate
-decrease contractility
-dilate coronary arteries
-control arrrhythmias

Question 5

Digitalis

Answer 5

-Cardiac glycosides(Digoxin)
-increases contractility
-decreases heart rate
-main med in CHF

Question 6

Diuretics

Answer 6

-reduces preload and afterload
-control hypertension
-Lasix; Esidrix

Question 7

Aspirin

Answer 7

-Decreases platelet aggregation
-May prevent MI