Cardio Pharmacology

Question 1

ACE inhibitor agents:

Answer 1

Decrease BP and after load by suppressing the enzyme that converts angiostein 1–> angiostein 2

Question 2

Anticoagulant Agents:

Answer 2

Inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombus formation

Question 3

Anti-hyperlipemia Agents:

Answer 3

5 categories of lipid modifying agents. The most commonly used drugs- the statins, inhibit enzyme action of cholesterol synthesis, break down LDL, decrease triglyceride levels, and increase HDL levels

Question 4

Antithrombotic Agents:

Answer 4

Inhibit platelet aggregation and clot formation

Question 5

Beta Blocker Agents (beta-Adrenergic blocking agents):

Answer 5

Decrease the myocardial oxygen demand by decreasing HR and contactility by blocking B-Adrenergic receptors

Question 6

Calcium channel blockers:

Answer 6

Decrease the entry of calcium into vascular smooth muscle cells resulting in diminished myocardial contraction, vasodilation, and decreased oxygen demand of the heart

Question 7

Diuretic agents:

Answer 7

Increase the excretion sodium and urine causing a reduction in plasma volume which decreases BP.

Question 8

Nitrate agents:

Answer 8

Decrease ischemia through smooth muscle relaxation and dilation of peripheral vessels

Question 9

Positive inotrophic agents:

Answer 9

Increase the force and velocity of myocardial contraction,slow HR, decrease conduction velocity through the AV node, and decrease the degree of activation of the sympathetic nervous system

Question 10

Thrombolytic agents:

Answer 10

Facilitate clot dissolution through conversion of plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin breaks down clots and allows occluded vessels to reopen to maintain blood flow

Question 11

Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist Agents:

Answer 11

Reduce peripheral vascular tone Causing dilation of arterioles and veins resulting in decreased BP

Question 12

Alpha adrenergic antagonist agents-

Answer 12

Cardura, Minipress

Question 13

ACE inhibitor agents-

Answer 13

Capoten, vasotec

Question 14

Anticoagulant agents-

Answer 14

Heparin, Coumadin

Question 15

Antihyperlipidemia agents-

Answer 15

Lipitor, zocor

Question 16

Antithrombotic agents-

Answer 16

Aspirin, plavix

Question 17

Beta blocker agents-

Answer 17

Tenormin, lopressor, Inderal

Question 18

Calcium channel blockers-

Answer 18

Procardia, Cardizem

Question 19

Diuretic agents-

Answer 19

Diuril, Lasix

Question 20

Nitrate agents-

Answer 20

Nitrostat, Nitroglycerin

Question 21

Positive inotrophic agents-

Answer 21

Digoxin

Question 22

Thrombolytic agents-

Answer 22

Urokinase, Activase