Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

Is a typical condition that impacts the arteries in the body. A sustained systolic pressure of more than 140 mmHg and/or a diastolic pressure of more than 90 mmHg are used to define this condition.

Answer 1

Hypertension

Question 2

Drugs that hasten the production of urine, which leads to the evacuation of water and sodium from the body.

Answer 2

Diuretics

Question 3

Is a form of arrhythmia, or irregular cardiac beat. The top chambers (atria) of the heart experience extremely rapid pumping as a result of a short circuit.

Answer 3

Atrial flutter

Question 4

It occurs when the atria abruptly begin firing aberrant electrical impulses. Your pulse rate becomes incredibly erratic as a result of this.

Answer 4

Atrial arrhythmia

Question 5

Are drugs that widen your blood vessels and prevent your arteries and veins from constricting or narrowing.

Answer 5

Vasodilators

Question 6

Commonly known as shortness of breath, is the sensation that your lungs aren’t getting enough air.

Answer 6

Dyspnea

Question 7

Increase myocardial contraction force and used to cure heart failure.

Answer 7

Positive inotropic drugs

Question 8

Are a group of drugs that are frequently derived from foxglove plants, used to treat heart failure, certain irregular heartbeats, or any ailment relating to the heart.

Answer 8

Cardiac glycosides

Question 9

Is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat, which can cause you to feel as though your heart skipped a beat. Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm.

Answer 9

A cardiac dysrhythmia (arrhythmia)

Question 10

Is an anesthetic. It results in numbness in the tissues around the skin. It helps both prevent and cure pain brought on by certain operations.

Answer 10

Lidocaine