Cardiovascular drugs

Question 1

Diuretics: 2 sub classes being?

Answer 1

Loop diuretic
potassium sparing

Question 2

Mannitol and lasix are under which class?

Answer 2

loop diuretic

Question 3

what is a “loop diuretic”

Answer 3

prevent reabsorption of k, cl and water - excreted through urine
(helps with heart failure)

Question 4

what is a “potassium sparing diuretic”

Answer 4

reduces fluid levels in body while maintaining potassium in body

Question 5

spironolactone is under what class?

Answer 5

potassium sparing diuretic

Question 6

a positive inotrope is

Answer 6

increases heart contractility to pump more blood w fewer beats (long-term use)

Question 7

a “catecholamine” is

Answer 7

same thing as a positive inotrope, used for short term use

Question 8

a vasodilator is

Answer 8

widens blood vessels to make blood flow easier and reduces heart workload

Question 9

a beta blocker is

Answer 9

decreases cardiac output by slowing HR and decreasing contractility

Question 10

calcium channel blockers

Answer 10

antiarythmic that INHIBITS calcium from entering heart cells and blood walls