Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
drug class that ends in pril
A
ACE inhibitor
2
Q
drug class that ends in -sartan
A
ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker)
3
Q
drug class that ends in -lol
A
beta blocker
4
Q
indication for calcium channel blocker
A
hypertension
5
Q
alpha agonist example
A
clonidine
6
Q
drug class of Nitro-dur
A
vasodilator
7
Q
drug class and generic name of Digitek
A
digocin; cardiac glycosides
8
Q
drug class and generic name of Cordarone
A
amiodarone; anti-arrythmic medication
9
Q
antiplatelet drugs side effects
A
bleeding, bruising
10
Q
antiplatelet drug examples
A
aspirin, Plavix, Brilenta
11
Q
class of heparin and warfarin
A
anticoagulants
12
Q
drug class and slang name of Activase
A
anti-thrombotic; t-PA
13
Q
statin side effects
A
myalgias and rhabdomyalysis
14
Q
tricor class
A
fibrates (fibric acid derivatives)
15
Q
Zetia class
A
anticholesterol
