CVS drugs

Question 1

Mechanism of action and effects of B-blockers

Answer 1

Decrease sympathetic input, Reducing contractility and HR

Question 2

Conditions treated with B-blockers

Answer 2

Hypertension, Post-MI, Heart failure

Question 3

Mechanism of action and effects of B-agonists

Answer 3

Increase sympathetic input, Increase contractility and HR

Question 4

Conditions treated with B-agonists

Answer 4

Cardiogenic shock, Reversible heart failure

Question 5

Mechanism of action and effects of cardiac glycosides

Answer 5

Inhibit Na/K ATPase which prevents NCX from removing Ca, Increase contractility, Reduce heart rate

Question 6

Conditions treated with cardiac glycosides

Answer 6

Heart failure, Cardiogenic shock

Question 7

Mechanism of action and effects of ACE inhibitors

Answer 7

Prevents the formation of angiotensin II which prevents vasoconstriction, Decrease BP

Question 8

Conditions treated with ACE inhibitors

Answer 8

Hypertension, Heart failure

Question 9

Mechanism of action and effects of organic nitrates

Answer 9

Leads to the production of NO, Vasodilation

Question 10

Conditions treated with organic nitrates

Answer 10

Angina