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Cardiovascular Drugs Flashcards

1
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Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System

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a critical regulator of blood volume, electrolyte balance, and systemic vascular resistance.

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2
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Lisinopril

A

Prinivil

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3
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Enalapril

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Vasotec

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4
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Ramipril

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Altace

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5
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Olmesartan

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Benicar

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6
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Beta Blockers

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medicines that lower blood pressure. suffix- lol

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7
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Atenolol

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Tenormin

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8
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Metoprolol Tartrate

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Lopressor

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9
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Carvedilol

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Coreg

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10
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Calcium Channel Blockers

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a group of medications that disrupt the movement of calcium through calcium channels. suffix- dipine

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11
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Amlodipine

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Norvasc

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12
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Diuretics

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medicines that help reduce fluid buildup in the body aka “waterpills”

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13
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Hydrochlorothiazide

A

Microzide

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14
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Furosemide

A

Lasix

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15
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Spironolactone

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Aldactone

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16
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Statins

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drugs that can lower your cholesterol. suffix - statin

17
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Pravastatin

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Pravachol

18
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Simvastatin

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Zocor

19
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Atrovastatin

A

Lipitor

20
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Rosuvastatin

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Crestor

21
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Antilipemic Agents

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reduce hyperlipidemia that may lead to additional health problems such as stroke, myocardial infarction, angina, and heart failure.

22
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Fenofibrate

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Tricor

23
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Gemfibrozil

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Lopid

24
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Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters

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Lovaza

25
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Niacin

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Niaspan

26
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Ezetimibe

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Zetia

27
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Antiplatelets

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a group of medicines that stop blood cells (called platelets) from sticking together and forming a blood clot.

28
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Bayer

A

Asprin

29
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Clopidogrel

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Plavix

30
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Anticoagulants

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a chemical substance that prevents or reduces coagulation of blood, prolonging the clotting time. aka “blood thinner”

31
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Warfarin

A

Coumadin

32
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Enoxaparin

A

Lovenox

33
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Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)

A

direct thrombin inhibitors and direct factor Xa inhibitors.

34
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Dabigatran

A

Pradaxa

35
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Rivaroxaban

A

Xarelto

36
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Apixaban

A

Elquis

37
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Antianginals

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a group of drug classes that either reduce the consumption of oxygen in the heart muscle or increase oxygen supply to the myocardium to prevent symptoms of angina.

38
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Nitroglycerin

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Nitrostat

39
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Isosorbide Mononitrate

A

Imdu

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