Drugs Test 3

Question 1

Unfractionated Heparin

Answer 1

Anti-Coag

Complexes with antithrombin 3, increasing activity many fold, which prevents thrombosis

Question 2

Enoxaprin

Answer 2

Anti-Coag

Complexes with antithrombin 3, increasing activity many fold, which prevents thrombosis

Question 3

Clopidogrel

Answer 3

Anti-Platelets

P2Y12, responsible for activation of platelets, receptor antagonist

Question 4

Epitifibate

Answer 4

Anti-Platelets

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa, causes platelet activation and aggregation, antagonist

Question 5

Acetylsalicylic acid

Answer 5

Anti Platelets

COX,enzyme required for prostoglandin and thromboxane synthesis, inhibitor

Question 6

Alteplase

Answer 6

Thrombolytics

Converts plasminogen to plasmin, causing breakdown of clots

Question 7

Streptokinase

Answer 7

Thrombolytics

Cleaves plasminogen to plasmin, causing breakdown of clots

Question 8

Metoprolol

Answer 8

Beta Blocker

B1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, lowering contractility and Heart Rate

Question 9

Carvedilol

Answer 9

Beta Blocker

A1 and B adrenergic receptor antagonist, lowering contractility and Heart Rate

Question 10

Diltiazem

Answer 10

Cardio Calcium Channel Blocker

Selective do to opening and closing of channel, active site in channel

Question 11

Amlodipine

Answer 11

Vascular Calcium Channel Blocker

Slower opening and closing of channel

Question 12

Nitroglycerin

Answer 12

Vasodilator

NO donor

Question 13

Ranolazine

Answer 13

Sodium Current Inhibitor

Reduces INa activity, decreasing Ca levels, which decreases diastolic wall tension and myocardial oxygen consumption

Question 14

Ivabradine

Answer 14

Funny Channel Inhibitor

Inhibits funny channel pacemaker current, slwoing heart rate