Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

Drug that accelerate the rate of urine formation that results to the removal of sodium and water from the body

Answer 1

Diuretics

Question 2

Works on the collecting ducts and DCT by blocking the aldosterone receptor

Answer 2

Potasisum-Sparing

Question 3

Acts on the brain by decreasing NE production

Answer 3

Central Acting

Question 4

At the heart and blood vessels

Answer 4

Peripheral Acting

Question 5

Severe hypotension resulting to loss of consciousness

Answer 5

First Dose Syncope

Question 6

Minoxidil

Question 6

Effectiveness in restoring hair growth

Answer 6

Minoxidil

Question 7

Both arterial and venous vasodilation

Answer 7

Nitroprusside

Question 8

From spasms of the smooth muscle that surrounds the coronary arteries and occurs at rest without any triggers but usually occurring at the same time of day

Answer 8

Vasospastic Angina

Question 9

Pathologic state in which the heart is unable to pump in sufficient amounts from the ventricles to meet metabolic needs

Answer 9

Heart Failure

Question 10

Increase the force of myocardial contraction

Answer 10

Positive Inotropic drugs

Question 11

Accelerate conduction

Answer 11

Positive Dromotropic drugs

Question 12

Oldest group of cardiac drugs, came from foxglove or digitalis plant

Answer 12

Cardiac Glycosides

Question 13

Low K or Mg and declining renal function may increase potential for _______

Answer 13

Toxicity

Question 14

Given parenterally over 30 minutes, refrigerated, use immediately after mixed. If not used withing 4hrs discard. Monitor for A/E

Answer 14

Digoxin Immune Fab

Question 15

Any deviation from the normal rhythm of the heart

Answer 15

Dysrhythmias

Question 16

Used as a topic anesthetic with added epinephrine to control bleeding in the area

Answer 16

Lidocaine

Question 17

Combination of TG and Chol which transports lipids via the blood

Answer 17

Lipoprotein

Question 18

Health education on adverse effects like flushing of the face and GI distress

Answer 18

Niacin

Question 19

Used to make steroid hormones, cell membranes, bile acids

Answer 19

Cholesterol