Deck 3 Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

Define “DO CHAP” (left-sided heart failure.)

Answer 1

D-Dyspnea
O-Orthopnea
C-Cough
H-Hemoptysis
A-Adventitious Breath Sounds
P-Pulmonary Congestion

Question 2

“AW HEAD” is an example of left-sided heart failure.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Is Calcium Channel Blockers an anti-anginal drug?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 3

Define “AW HEAD” (right-sided heart failure.)

Answer 3

A-Anorexia and Nausea
W-Weight Gain
H-Hepatomegaly
E-Edema
A-Ascites
D-Distended Neck Vein

Question 4

Give at least one example of an anti-anginal drug effect.

Answer 4

-Minimize the frequency of attacks
and decrease the intensity of pain
-Improve functional capacity with
few adverse effects
-Prevent or delay the worst
possible outcome

Question 5

What happens to demand in Anti-anginal if supply is whittled down?

Answer 5

The demand will increase.

Question 6

A medication that works on the brain by reducing Norepinephrine production.

Answer 6

Clonidine (Catapres) and Methyldopa

Question 7

Diuretics operate in the DCT by blocking Na, K, and Cl, resulting in osmotic water loss; can promote arteriole direct relaxation, resulting in lower afterload.

Answer 7

Chlorothiazide and Hydrochlorothiazide, Metolazone

Question 8

a medication that affects the carbonic anhydrase system of enzymes
Carbonic Anhydrase is located in the proximal convoluted tubule.
need to produce hydrogen ions needed to exchange sodium
plus water.

Answer 8

Acetazolamide

Question 9

Drugs similar to sulfonamide antibiotics that reduce blood pressure, pulmonary and systematic vascular resistance

Answer 9

Bumetanide, Furosemide,
Torsemide

Question 10

It protects the kidneys during acute renal injury and reduces intracranial pressure and cerebral edema.

Answer 10

Mannitol

Question 11

_______ will not be reabsorbed if they are blocked, and excretion has been increased.

Answer 11

Na (Sodium) and H20 (Water)

Question 12

Spironolactone was used to treat

Answer 12

Allergies and Hyperkalemia

Question 13

Strong but quickly subsiding after 15 minutes of rest or medication, atherosclerosis is primarily to blame for the pain. It may be brought on by exertion or stress (cold, emotions), and smoking, alcohol, caffeine, and some

Answer 13

Chronic Stable Angina

Question 14

Give at least 2 conditions that Losartan Potassium can treat.

Answer 14

hypertension and adjunct
for heart failure