Commonly prescribed medications

Question 1

calcium channel blocker

Answer 1

A medication that prevents the entry of calcium ions into the cells of the body, which can lower blood pressure and treat cardiac pain and dysfunction

Question 2

antiplatelet

Answer 2

A medication that helps delay blood clotting.

Question 3

ACE inhibitors

Answer 3

Angiotensin- converting enzyme inhibitor, a type of antihypertensive medication

Question 4

proton- pump inhibitor

Answer 4

A specific type of medication that reduces stomach acid

Question 5

beta blocker

Answer 5

A medication that by interfering with specific receptor sites in the heart, can help lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Question 6

leukotriene inhibitor

Answer 6

A specific type of medication that treats asthma by relaxing tight or constricted airways and inflammation in the airways

Question 7

glucocorticoid

Answer 7

One of several hormones that have many functions, both naturally in the body and as a medication, including suppression of inflammation