CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS Flashcards
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM IS ALSO KNOWN AS
circulatory system
it is a muscle that pumps blood to deliver it to different areas in the body
heart
cardiovascular problems
hypertension, arrhythmia, angina, blood disorder, congestive heart failure, dysrhythmia
normal blood pressure
120/80
it is an increase in blood pressure
hypertension
these drugs treat hypertension
antihypertensive drugs
common, unknown origin,
primary hypertensiom
due to another disease
secondary hypertension
blood vessels _______ then causes high pressure
vasodilate
these receptors are sensitive to change in pressure
baroreceptors
where are baroreceptors located?
aortic arch and sinuses
beta 1 receptors are seen in the ____
while beta 2 receptors are seen in the ______
heart: lungs
vasoconstriction decreases blood pressure T or F
F- increases
catecholamines increase blood pressure T or F
T- because they are excitatory, increases cardiac output
very potent vaso constrictor
angiotensin II