Class 5 Flashcards
1
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alendronate
A
Anti-osteoporosis
Fosamax
2
Q
denosumab
A
Anti-osteoporosis
Prolia
3
Q
Fosamax
A
alendronate
Anti-osteoporosis
4
Q
Prolia
A
denosumab
Anti-osteoporosis
5
Q
ACE Inhibitor
A
Hypertension (HT)
6
Q
Beta Blocker
A
Hypertension (HT)
7
Q
Diuretic
A
Hypertension (HT)
8
Q
Calcium Chanel Blocker
A
Hypertension (HT)
9
Q
ramipril
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Hypertension (HT)
ACE Inhibitor
Altace
10
Q
Altace
A
ramipril
Ace inhibitor
Hypertension (HT)
11
Q
atenolol
A
Hypertension (HT)
Beta Blocker
Tenormin
12
Q
Tenormin
A
atenolol
Beta Blocker
Hypertension (HT)
13
Q
metoprolol
A
Hypertension (HT)
Beta Blocker
Lopressor
14
Q
HCTZ
A
hydrochlorothiazide
Hydro-Chloro-Thia-Zide
Hypertension (HT)
Diuretic
15
Q
amlodipine
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Hypertension (HT)
Calcium Chanel Blocker
Norvasc
16
Q
Norvasc
A
amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blocker
Hypertension (HT)
17
Q
atrovastatin
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Statin or cholesterol lowering
Lipitor
18
Q
Lipitor
A
atorvastatin
Statin or cholesterol lowering
19
Q
Hydrocortisone
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Endocrine
20
Q
levothyroxine
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Endocrine
Synthroid
21
Q
Estrogen
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Endocrine
22
Q
Premarin
A
Estrogen
23
Q
estradiol
A
Estrogen
Estrace
24
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Estrace
A
estradiol
Estrogen
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Vagifem
estradiol vaginal inserts
Estrogen
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What do cardiovascular drugs do?
Act on heart or blood vessels to treat things like hypertension, angina, and myocardial infarction
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What are 4 contributing factors of hypertension?
1. Obesity
2. Lack of exercise
3. Excess dietary salt
4. Old age
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What is secondary hypertension?
When clinical history of that contributes to hypertension
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What are 3 examples of clinical histories that cause secondary hyper tension?
1. Atherosclerosis
2. Vasculitis
3. Anything that reduces blood flow to the kidneys
30
Name 5 common symptoms of hypertension.
1. Headaches
2. Fatigue
3. Nose bleeds
4. Chest pains
5. irregular heartbeat
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What does ACE stand for in ACE inhibitors?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
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How do ACE inhibitors work?
Dilating blood vessels to increase the amount of blood pumped by the heart, while also lowering blood pressure.
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What is the common suffix for ACE inhibitors?
-pril
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How do beta blockers work?
By making the heart beat slower and less forcefully
This lowers blood pressure
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What is the typical beta blocker suffix?
-olol
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How do calcium channel blockers work?
By relaxing and widening the arterial blood vessel walls.
Some also slow heart rate.
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What is the typical calcium channel blocker suffix?
-pine
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How do diuretics work?
They help rid the body of salt and water.
Most of them help kidneys release more sodium. The sodium takes water with it and reduces the amount of fluid in the veins.
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What is the most common type of medication used to treat hypertension (HT)?
Diuretics
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What is a layman's term (or common name) for diuretic?
Water pill
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What is the most common diuretic?
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
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What is the abbreviation for hydrochlorothiazide?
HCTZ
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What does HTCZ stand for?
Hydrochlorothiazide
44
What are two two abbreviations for congestive heart failure?
CHF
HF
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What causes congestive heart failure (CHF, HF)?
Damaged or weakened heart.
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How does a damage or weakened heart lead to congestive heart failure (CHF, HF)?
The damaged or weakened heart is no longer strong enough to move blood around the body.
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What does CAD stand for?
Coronary Artery Disease
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What causes coronary artery disease?
Plaque build up in the walls of the arteries.
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What is atrial fibrillation?
Irregular heart rhythm
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What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
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What does BP stand for?
Blood Pressure
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What is the basic function of the endocrine system?
To release hormones into the blood.
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What are 5 things that hormones help control?
1. Mood
2. Growth and development
3. How are organs work
4. metabolism
5. Reproduction
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Endocrine glands are.....
.... ductless glands that release hormones directly into the blood stream.
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Name the 4 primary endocrine glands.
1. Pituitary
2. Thyroid
3. Parathyroid
4. Adrenal glands
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What are the two types of endocrine disorders?
1. When a gland produces too much or too little hormone.
2. When there is a physiological problem with the gland, such as tumors or lesions or a developmental issue, that may or may not affect hormone levels.
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Name 4 of the most common endocrine disorders.
1. Diabetes Mellitus
2. Adrenal insufficiency
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Hyperthyroidism
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What is diabetes mellitus?
When the body does not produce enough insulin or the body has become insulin resistant causing high blood sugar.
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What is hypothyroidism?
When the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
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What are 4 common symptoms of hypothyroidism?
1. Fatigue
2. Constipation
3. Dry skin
4. Depression
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What is the most common treatment for hypothyroidism?
Synthroid, levothyroxine
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What is adrenal insufficiency?
When the adrenal glands release too little cortisol and sometimes aldosterone.
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What are 4 common symptoms of adrenal insufficiency?
1. Fatigue
2. Stomach upset
3. Dehydration
4. Skin changes
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What medication replaces cortisol?
Hydrocortisone
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What is hyperthyroidism?
When the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
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What are 4 common symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
1. Weight loss
2. Fast heart rate
3. Sweating
4. Nervousness
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What is the most common cause of an over active thyroid?
Graves disease
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What is the most common treatment for hyperthyroidism?
Tapazole
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What does a THS blood test measure?
Thyroid stimulating hormone
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High levels of thyroxine and low levels of TSH indicate...
... overactive thyroid.
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TSH signals the thyroid gland to do what?
Produce more thyroxine
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What is THS?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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What is estrogen used for?
To treat the symptoms of menopause.
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How do anti-osteoporosis drugs work?
By slowing down the rate at which bones break down.
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How often is Prolia injected?
Twice a year
