Drug Suffixs Flashcards

1
Q

What are blood pressure drugs
(Anti-hypertensive) suffixes

A

-pril
-lol
-dipine
-sartan

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2
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What are 4 drug classifications of anti-hypertensive

A

ACE inhibitors
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Angiotensin ll receptor blockers

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3
Q

What do anti-hypertension meds do?

A

They reduce blood pressure by

  • dilating blood vessels which reducing workload of heart
  • reduce HR and myocardial contractility
  • inhibit blood vessel constriction
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