Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

Controlled by ANS

Answer 1

Heart rate

Question 2

Afterload

Answer 2

Load against which a muscle exerts its force = arterial pressure that the left ventricle overcomes to eject blood

Question 3

Hypertension

Answer 3

Defined as persistent systolic pressure of greater than 140mmHg and/or a diastolic pressure of greater that 90mmHg

Question 4

Diuretics

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What are the Angina types?

Answer 5

1. Chronic stable angina
2. Unstable angina
3. Vasospastic angina

Question 6

ACEI

Answer 6

Potent vasoconstrictor and can prevent Na and water resorption causing diuresis

Question 7

ARB

Answer 7

Potent vasodilator and decreases systemic vascular resistance

Question 8

BB

Answer 8

Reduce/block SNS stimulation with cardioprotective quality

Question 9

What is the used of lidocaine?

Answer 9

It is used as topic anesthetic is with added epinephrine to control bleeding in the area. Never used intravenously

Question 10

Anti-coagulants

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Antiplatelet

Answer 11

Prevent platelet plugs from forming by inhibiting platelet aggregation

Question 12

Hemorrheologic

Answer 12

Alter platelet function without preventing the platelets from working

Question 13

Thrombolytic

Answer 13

Breaks down clots and thrombi that have already formed

Question 14

Anti-fibrinolytic

Answer 14

Hemostatic drugs, promote blood coagulation

Question 15

Dysrhythmias

Answer 15

Any deviation from the normal rhythm of the heart