Heart Flashcards
1
Q
List the 5 classes of Antihypertensive drugs
A
Diuretics Beta Blockers Ace Inhibitors Calcium Channel Blockers Alpha beta Blockers
2
Q
Action of Diuretics (3)
A
Helps flush excess H20 and salt out of the kidney
Lowers Blood Volume
Lower BP
3
Q
Action of Beta Blockers(4)
A
Help heart beat slower with less force
Heart pumps less blood
Lower cardiac Output
Reduce blood pressure
4
Q
Action Of ACE Inhibitor(3)
A
Keep Body from producing angiotensin converting enzyme
Causes vasoconstriction
Lower BP
5
Q
Action of Calcium Channel Blockers(3)
A
Keep Ca2+ from entering muscle cells or heart and blood vessels
Blood vessels relax
Lower BP
6
Q
Action Of Alpha Beta Blockers(2)
A
Reduce nerve impulses and slow heart rate
Lower BP
7
Q
Action Of warfarin
A
Anticoagulant (prevents clot formation)
Antagonist of competitor to vitamin K
