CVD meds

Question 1

What type of medicine binds bile acids in the gut?

Answer 1

Bile Acid Sequestrants

Question 2

Welchol and Colestid are two types of ______

Answer 2

Bile Acid Sequestrants

Question 3

What type of medicine inhibits rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis?

Answer 3

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Question 4

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors have two medicines, Lipitor and _______

Answer 4

Crestor

Question 5

What type of medicine inhibits production of VLDL in the liver

Answer 5

Fibric Acid Derivatives

Question 6

Tricor and Anatara are two types of _______

Answer 6

Fibric Acid Derivatives

Question 7

What type of medicine inhibits reabsorption of Na and Cl front the distal convoluted tube in the kidneys?

Answer 7

Thiazide Diuretics

Question 8

Hydrocholorothiazide and ________ are two types of Thiazide Diuretics

Answer 8

Chlorothiazide

Question 9

What diuretics is used to treat HTN and edema, but may cause loss of potassium and increased blood uric acid?

Answer 9

Thiazide Diuretics

Question 10

What type of medicine acts on the ascending loop of Henle in the kidney to inhibit the reabsorption of Na?

Answer 10

Loop Diuretics

Question 11

Bumetanide and _______ are two types of Loop Diuretics

Answer 11

Lasix

Question 12

Loop Diuretics are used to treat edema associated with CHF, renal, or _______ disease

Answer 12

hepatic

Question 13

What kind of medicine does not promote the secretion of Potassium into urine and is used along other drugs to treat HTN and CHF?

Answer 13

Potassium Sparing Diuretics

Question 14

Spironolactone and ______ are two types of potassium sparing diuretics

Answer 14

Amioloride

Question 15

What type of medicine blocks the action of epinephrine and norepinephrine on Beta-adrengic receptors?

Answer 15

Beta blockers

Question 16

Beta blockers are used to manage cardiac arrhythmias, cardioprotection after a heart attack and HTN. Two types of medicine are Propranolol and ______

Answer 16

Atenolol

Question 17

What type of medicine block conversion of angiotensin | to angiotensin || that include symptoms of persistent dry couch and may increase Vit K?

Answer 17

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE)

Question 18

Benezapril and Ramipril are two types of ______

Answer 18

ACE Inhibitors

Question 19

What type of medicine inhibits angiotensin || from interacting with receptor, and is used for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors?

Answer 19

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

Question 20

Two types of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers include _______ and Valsartan

Answer 20

Candesartan

Question 21

What type of medicine disrupts the calcium ion from moving through the calcium channel and lowers intracellular calcium?

Answer 21

Calcium Channel Blockers

Question 22

What are two types of non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?

Answer 22

Diltiazem and Verapamil

Question 23

What medicine is used to treat HTN, control heart rate, prevent cerebral vasospasm, and reduce chest pain?

Answer 23

Calcium Channel Blockers

Question 24

What medicine inhibits lipoprotein synthesis?

Answer 24

Nicotinic Acid

Question 25

Two types of Nicotinic Acid are Niacor and ________

Answer 25

Niaspan