Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

Drugs class used in the treatment of CHF

Answer 1

Cardiovascular drugs

Question 2

A condition which the heart has inability to meet the metabolic requirements of the peripheral system.

Answer 2

Congestive Heart Failure

Question 3

Risk factors of CHF. Give at least 3

Answer 3

CAD
MI
Cigarettes smoking
Hypertension
Obesity
Diabetes
Heart valve disease
Cardiomyopathy

Question 4

Major signs and symptoms of CHF. Give the 3

Answer 4

Irregular heartbeat
A cough that develops from congested lung
Wheezing

Question 5

Initial signs and symptoms of CHF. Give at least 3

Answer 5

Fatigue
Weight gain
Swelling in ankles, feet, and legs.
Increase the need to urinate especially at night.

Question 6

classification of drugs used to treat CHF.

Answer 6

Cardiac glycoside
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors
Other drugs

Question 7

Cardiac glycoside is obtained from what plant?

Answer 7

Foxglove plant

Question 8

Enumerate Ace inhibitors. 9pts.

Answer 8

Benasipril ( Cibacen )
Captopril
Enalapril
Fosinopril
Lisinopril
Moxipril
Quinapril
Ramipril
Trandolapril

Question 9

1st line agents for CHF treatment

Answer 9

Ace inhibitor

Question 10

Adverse effects of Ace inhibitors. Give at least 3

Answer 10

Severe persistent cough
Hypotension
Deterioration of renal function
Hypokalemia and ventricular arrhythmia
Rash
Taste disturbances, protenuria and leukopenia.