Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

How many the primary function of circulatory system

A

Two primary function

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2
Q

Amount of tension applied to muscle before contraction

A

Preload

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3
Q

Load against which a muscle exerts its force

A

After Load

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4
Q

What is the normal blood pressure

A

The systolic is Less than 120 and the diastolic is less then 80

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5
Q

Amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle and measured in Lpm

A

Cardiac Output

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6
Q

Resistance to blood flow that is determined by the diameter of the blood vessels and vascular musculature

A

Systemic vascular resistance

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7
Q

What therapy need to reduction of cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality

A

Antihypertensive Therapy

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8
Q

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

A

Diuretics

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9
Q

Acts on the brain by decreasing NE production

A

Central Acting

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10
Q

Acts at the heart and blood vessels

A

Peripheral Acting

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11
Q

Increase the rate in which the heart beats

A

Positive Chronotropic drugs

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12
Q

Increase the force of myocardial contraction

A

Positive Inotropic drugs

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13
Q

Plain lidocaine solution is used to treat cardiac conditions

A

Lidocaine

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14
Q

Prevent platelet plugs from forming by inhibiting platelet aggregation

A

Antiplatelet

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15
Q

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

A

Anti-coagulants

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16
Q

Alter platelet function without preventing the platelets from working

A

Hemorrheologic

17
Q

Breaks down clots and thrombi that have already formed

A

Thrombolytic

18
Q

Hemostatic drugs, promote blood coagulation

A

Anti-fibrinolytic