Heart disease medicines Flashcards
What is the primary function of beta blockers in treating heart diseases?
To reduce the heart rate and blood pressure.
True or False: ACE inhibitors are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
True
What is the main purpose of calcium channel blockers in heart disease treatment?
To relax and widen blood vessels, which reduces blood pressure.
Which type of medication is used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with heart conditions?
Anticoagulants
What is the mechanism of action of statins in heart disease treatment?
To lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
What is the role of diuretics in managing heart disease?
To help the body eliminate excess fluid and sodium through urine.
Which class of drugs is used to treat abnormal heart rhythms and prevent sudden cardiac death?
Antiarrhythmics
True or False: Nitrates are commonly used to relieve chest pain (angina) in heart disease patients.
True
What is the primary function of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in heart disease treatment?
To relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure.
Which type of medication is used to reduce the risk of blood clots forming in the arteries?
Antiplatelet drugs
What is the purpose of vasodilators in heart disease treatment?
To widen blood vessels and improve blood flow.
True or False: Digitalis is a medication derived from the foxglove plant and is used to strengthen the heart muscle.
True
What is the main function of aldosterone antagonists in heart disease management?
To reduce fluid retention and improve heart function.
Which type of medication is commonly used to lower blood pressure and improve heart function in heart disease patients?
Alpha blockers
What is the primary goal of lipid-lowering medications in heart disease treatment?
To reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease.
True or False: Antiplatelet drugs are used to prevent blood clots in the arteries.
True
What is the role of potassium-sparing diuretics in heart disease treatment?
To help maintain potassium levels in the body while reducing fluid retention.
Which class of drugs is used to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of heart attacks in heart disease patients?
Anti-inflammatory drugs
What is the main function of omega-3 fatty acids in heart disease management?
To reduce triglyceride levels and lower the risk of heart disease.
True or False: Vasodilators are used to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow in heart disease patients.
True
What is the purpose of anti-inflammatory drugs in heart disease treatment?
To reduce inflammation in the arteries and prevent heart attacks.
Which type of medication is used to improve heart function and reduce symptoms of heart failure?
Inotropes
What is the primary function of potassium-sparing diuretics in heart disease management?
To help reduce fluid retention without causing potassium loss.
True or False: Inotropes are medications that strengthen the heart’s contractions.
True
What is the role of antiarrhythmics in heart disease treatment?
To stabilize abnormal heart rhythms and prevent sudden cardiac death.
Which class of drugs is used to relieve chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow to the heart?
Vasodilators
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?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
