Cardiovascular Flashcards
What kind of drug commonly has the suffix -olol?
beta-blocker antianginals
What kind of drug is amlodipine (Norvasc)
calcium channel blocker
What kind of drug is diltiazem (Cardizem)?
calcium channel blocker
What kind of drug is nicardipine (Cardene)?
calcium channel blocker
What kind of drug is nifedipine (Procardia)?
calcium channel blocker
What kind of drug is verapamil (Verelan)
calcium channel blocker
nifedipine and verapamil cannot be taken by what kind of patient?
pregnant
What is nitroglycerin used to treat?
angina (heart pain)
What kind of drug commonly has the suffix -pril?
ACE inhibitor
What kind of drug is amiloride?
diuretic
What kind of drug is eplerenone?
diuretic
What kind of drug is spironolactone?
diuretic
What kind of drug is triamterene?
diuretic
What is atropine used to treat?
bradycardia (slow heartbeats)
What kind of drug commonly have the suffix -azosin?
alpha-1 receptor blocker
What kind of drug normally have the suffix -sartan?
angiotensin ii receptor blocker
What kind of drug commonly has the suffix -olol?
beta blockers
