Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

this alter platelet function without preventing the platelets from working

Answer 1

Hemorrheologic

Question 2

this prevent platelet plugs from forming by inhibiting platelet aggregation

Answer 2

Antiplatelet

Question 3

acts on the brain by decreasing NE production

Answer 3

Central Acting

Question 4

this inhibit the action or formation of clotting factors and prevents clots from forming

Answer 4

Anti-coagulants

Question 5

this breaks down clots and thrombi that have already formed

Answer 5

Thrombolytic

Question 6

Cyanide toxicity may be induced by what drug?

Answer 6

Nitroprusside

Question 7

these are the first line drugs for angina, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardias; coronary spasms, short-term mgt of atrial fibrillation and flutter, migraine, Raynaud’s disease

Answer 7

ANTI-HYPERTENSIVES: CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER

Question 8

2 hypertensive emergencies drugs

Answer 8

IV Nitroprusside and Diazoxide

Question 9

drugs that decrease the rate of cholesterol production by inhibiting the enzyme needed by the liver. these drug are first-line drug therapy for hypercholesterolemia

Answer 9

Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Pitavastatin

Question 10

drugs that are potassium-sparing diuretics

Answer 10

Spironolactone, Triamterene, Amiloride

Question 11

Abrupt discontinuation of clonidine may lead to what?

Answer 11

rebound hypertension

Question 12

give 4 drugs that are vasodilators and used to treat hypertension

Answer 12

Minoxidil, Hydralazine, Diazoxide, Nitroprusside

Question 13

an example of Central Acting drugs are

Answer 13

Clonidine
Methyldopa

Question 14

this drug is used for the prevention of migraine headaches and severe dysmenorrhea, mgt of opioid, nicotine, and alcohol withdrawal

Answer 14

Clonidine

Question 15

antidote for digoxin toxicity

Answer 15

Digoxin Immune Fab

Question 16

DOC for preventing kidney damage during acute kidney injury and reduction of intracranial pressure and cerebral edema

Answer 16

Mannitol

Question 17

Drug used for treatment of Glaucoma, Edema and High-altitude sickness

Answer 17

Acetazolamide

Question 18

Drugs that accelerate the rate of urine formation that results in the removal of sodium and water from the body

Answer 18

Diuretics

Question 19

a drug used to decrease TG and increase HDL levels, T3, T4, and T5 hyperlipidemia

Answer 19

Fibrates (Gemfibrozil, Fenofibrate)

Question 20

a type of angina that is intense but subsides within 15 mins of rest or medication and caused mainly by atherosclerosis and can be triggered by exertion or stress (cold, emotions) and exacerbated by smoking, alcohol, coffee and some drugs.

Answer 20

Chronic Stable Angina