Cardic Meds

Question 1

-PRIL

Answer 1

ACE inhibitors

Dilate blood vessels, thus reducing the heart’s workload.

-Lisinopril

Question 2

-SARTAN

Answer 2

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers

Inhibit blood vessel constriction, helping blood vessels relax, which lowers blood pressure.

-Losartan (Cozaar)
-Olmesartan (Benicar)

Question 3

-STATIN

Answer 3

Antilipidemics

-Atorvastatin

Question 4

-LOL

Answer 4

Beta Blockers

Slow the heart rate and reduce myocardial contractility.

-Metoprolol

Question 5

-DIPINE

Answer 5

Calcium Channel Blockers

Relax blood vessels, therefore increasing blood supply and O2 to the heart & reducing the heart’s workload while lowering BP.

-Amlodipine

Question 6

-MIDE/NIDE
-THIAZIDE
-ACTONE/ONE

Answer 6

DIURETICS

-Endecrine
-Furosemide
-Bumetanide
-Torsemide
-Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
-Chlorthalidone
-Indapamide
-Metolazone
-Amiloride (Midamor)
-Finerenone (Kerendia)
-Eplerenone (Inspra)
-Spirinolactone

Question 7

Direct Acting Vasodilators & Nitrates

Answer 7

-Hydralazine (Apresoline)

-Minoxidil (Loniten)

-Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride, Nitropress)

-Nitroglycerin

-Isosorbide mononitrate & dinitrate