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Chapter 5- Pharmacology Flashcards

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What is the function of ACE Inhibitor drugs?

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produce Vasodilation and decrease blood pressure

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What are two examples of ACE Inhibitor drugs?

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benazepril,Lotensin
catopril,Capoten

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What do antiarrhythmic drugs do?

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reduces or prevents cardiac arrhythmias

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What are the two examples of Antiarrhythmic drugs?

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flecainide,Tambocor
ibutilide,Corvert

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What does Anticoagulants do?

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Prevents blood clot formation

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What are two examples of Anticoagulants?

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Heparin
warfarin,Coumadin

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What are Antilipidemics?

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reduces amount of cholesterol and lipids in the bloodstream; treats hyperlipidemia

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What are two examples of Antilipidemics?

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atorvastatin,Lipitor
simvastatin,Zocor

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What do Antiplatelet agents do? (prevention)

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Inhibit the ability of platelets to clump together as part of a blood clot

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What are three examples of antiplatelet agents?

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clopidogrel,Plavix
aspirin
ticlopidine,Ticlid

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What do Beta-blocker drugs do?

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Treat hypertension and angina pectoris by lowering the heart rate

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What are two examples of beta-blocker drugs?

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metoprolol,Lopressor
propranolol,Inderal

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What do Calcium Channel Blocker drugs do?

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treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and congestive heart failure by causing the heart to beat less forcefully and less often

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What are two examples of Calcium channel blocker drugs/

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diltiazem,Cardizem
nifedipine,Procardia

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What do cardiotonics do?

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Increases the force of cardiac muscle contraction; treats congestive heart failure

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What is one example of a cardiotonic durg?

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digoxin,Lanoxin

17
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What do diuretics do?

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Increases urine profuction by the kidneys which works to reduce plasma and therefore blood volume, resulting in lower blood pressure

18
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What is one example of a diuretic?

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furosemide,Lasix

19
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What do Thrombolytics do?

A

dissolves existing blood clots

20
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What are two examples of Thrombolytics?

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Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
alteplase,Activase

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What do Vasoconstrictors do?

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contracts smooth muscle in walls of blood vessels; raises blood pressure

22
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What is one example of a Vasoconstrictor?

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metaraminol,Aramine

23
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What do Vasodilators do?

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relaxes the smooth muscle in the walls of arteries, thereby increasing diameter of the blood vessel. Used for increasing circulation to an ischemic area and reducing blood pressure

24
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What are two examples of Vasodilators?

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nitroglycerine, Nitro-Dur
isoxsuprine, Vasodilan

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What is another name for the Antilipidemics?

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

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