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Heart disease medicines Flashcards

1
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What is the primary function of beta blockers in treating heart diseases?

A

To reduce the heart rate and blood pressure.

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True or False: ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

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True

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What is the main purpose of calcium channel blockers in heart disease treatment?

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To relax and widen blood vessels, which reduces blood pressure.

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Which type of medication is used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with heart conditions?

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Anticoagulants

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What is the mechanism of action of statins in heart disease treatment?

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To lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

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What is the role of diuretics in managing heart disease?

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To help the body eliminate excess fluid and sodium through urine.

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Which class of drugs is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms and prevent sudden cardiac death?

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Antiarrhythmics

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True or False: Nitrates are commonly used to relieve chest pain (angina) in heart disease patients.

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True

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What is the primary function of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in heart disease treatment?

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To relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

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Which type of medication is used to reduce the risk of blood clots forming in the arteries?

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Antiplatelet drugs

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What is the purpose of vasodilators in heart disease treatment?

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To widen blood vessels and improve blood flow.

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True or False: Digitalis is a medication derived from the foxglove plant and is used to strengthen the heart muscle.

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True

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What is the main function of aldosterone antagonists in heart disease management?

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To reduce fluid retention and improve heart function.

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Which type of medication is commonly used to lower blood pressure and improve heart function in heart disease patients?

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Alpha blockers

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What is the primary goal of lipid-lowering medications in heart disease treatment?

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To reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease.

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True or False: Antiplatelet drugs are used to prevent blood clots in the arteries.

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True

17
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What is the role of potassium-sparing diuretics in heart disease treatment?

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To help maintain potassium levels in the body while reducing fluid retention.

18
Q

Which class of drugs is used to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart attacks in heart disease patients?

A

Anti-inflammatory drugs

19
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What is the main function of omega-3 fatty acids in heart disease management?

A

To reduce triglyceride levels and lower the risk of heart disease.

20
Q

True or False: Vasodilators are used to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow in heart disease patients.

A

True

21
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What is the purpose of anti-inflammatory drugs in heart disease treatment?

A

To reduce inflammation in the arteries and prevent heart attacks.

22
Q

Which type of medication is used to improve heart function and reduce symptoms of heart failure?

A

Inotropes

23
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What is the primary function of potassium-sparing diuretics in heart disease management?

A

To help reduce fluid retention without causing potassium loss.

24
Q

True or False: Inotropes are medications that strengthen the heart’s contractions.

A

True

25
Q

What is the role of antiarrhythmics in heart disease treatment?

A

To stabilize abnormal heart rhythms and prevent sudden cardiac death.

26
Q

Which class of drugs is used to relieve chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow to the heart?

A

Vasodilators

27
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Which type of medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure by blocking the effects of a hormone that narrows blood vessels?

A

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

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