Ch6 Therapeutic Drug Treatments Flashcards
1
Q
Antihypertensive
A
reduce BP
2
Q
Antiarrhythmic
A
restores rhythm to heart
3
Q
Calcium Channel Blocker
A
dilates blood vessels
4
Q
Diuretic
A
make your kidneys urinate excess fluids
5
Q
Vasoconstrictor
A
decreases vessel lumen
6
Q
Vasodilator
A
increases vessel lumen
7
Q
Digitoxin/Digitalis
A
strengthens the contraction of your heart