CVD meds Flashcards
What type of medicine binds bile acids in the gut?
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Welchol and Colestid are two types of ______
Bile Acid Sequestrants
What type of medicine inhibits rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis?
HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors
HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors have two medicines, Lipitor and _______
Crestor
What type of medicine inhibits production of VLDL in the liver
Fibric Acid Derivatives
Tricor and Anatara are two types of _______
Fibric Acid Derivatives
What type of medicine inhibits reabsorption of Na and Cl front the distal convoluted tube in the kidneys?
Thiazide Diuretics
Hydrocholorothiazide and ________ are two types of Thiazide Diuretics
Chlorothiazide
What diuretics is used to treat HTN and edema, but may cause loss of potassium and increased blood uric acid?
Thiazide Diuretics
What type of medicine acts on the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney to inhibit the reabsorption of Na?
Loop Diuretics
Bumetanide and _______ are two types of Loop Diuretics
Lasix
Loop Diuretics are used to treat edema associated with CHF, renal, or _______ disease
hepatic
What kind of medicine does not promote the secretion of Potassium into urine and is used along other drugs to treat HTN and CHF?
Potassium Sparing Diuretics
Spironolactone and ______ are two types of potassium sparing diuretics
Amioloride
What type of medicine blocks the action of epinephrine and norepinephrine on Beta-adrengic receptors?
Beta blockers
Beta blockers are used to manage cardiac arrhythmias, cardioprotection after a heart attack and HTN. Two types of medicine are Propranolol and ______
Atenolol
What type of medicine block conversion of angiotensin | to angiotensin || that include symptoms of persistent dry couch and may increase Vit K?
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE)
Benezapril and Ramipril are two types of ______
ACE Inhibitors
What type of medicine inhibits angiotensin || from interacting with receptor, and is used for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors?
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Two types of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers include _______ and Valsartan
Candesartan
What type of medicine disrupts the calcium ion from moving through the calcium channel and lowers intracellular calcium?
Calcium Channel Blockers
What are two types of non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
Diltiazem and Verapamil
What medicine is used to treat HTN, control heart rate, prevent cerebral vasospasm, and reduce chest pain?
Calcium Channel Blockers
What medicine inhibits lipoprotein synthesis?
Nicotinic Acid
Two types of Nicotinic Acid are Niacor and ________
Niaspan
