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Heart & Vascular Medications Flashcards

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ACE inhibitor

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Medication used to inhibit ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) which is important to the formation of angiotensin II; used for blood pressure control and congestive heart failure

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Benazepril (Lotensin)

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ace inhibitor

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Captopril (Capoten)

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ace inhibitor

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Enalapril (Vasotec)

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ace inhibitor

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Fosinopril (Monopril)

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ace inhibitor

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Lisinoprol (Prinivil, Zestril)

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ace inhibitor

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Anticoagulant

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Medication used to decrease the coagulating ability of the blood (it does not dissolve existing blood clots); used for prevention of disorders characterized by abnormal blood clots and emboli.

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

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anticoagulant

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Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

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anticoagulant

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10
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Apixaban (Eliquis)

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anticoagulant

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Heparin

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anticoagulant

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12
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Warfarin (Coumadin)

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anticoagulant

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Antiplatelet

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Medication used to keep blood clots from forming by preventing blood platelets from sticking together; used for forms of cardiovascular disease.

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14
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Aspirin

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anti platelet

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15
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Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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anti platelet

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16
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Dipyridamole

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anti platelet

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17
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Prasugrel (Effient)

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anti platelet

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18
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Ticagrelor (Brillanta)

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anti platelet

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19
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Beta Blocker

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Medication used to decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and lower high blood pressure by blocking the activity of beta-receptors.

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Acebutolol (Sectral)

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beta blocker

21
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Atenolol (Tenormin)

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beta blocker

22
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Bisoprolol/ Hydrochlorothiazide (Ziac)

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beta blocker

23
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Metoprolol (Lopressor/ Toprol XL)

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beta blocker

24
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Propranolol (Inderal)

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beta blocker

25
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Calcium Channel Blocker

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Medication used to prevent or slow the influx of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells; drug used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and some cardiac arrythmias.

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Amlodipine (Norvasc, Lotrel)

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calcium channel blocker

27
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Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac)

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calcium channel blocker

28
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Felodipine (Plendil)

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calcium channel blocker

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Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)

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calcium channel blocker

30
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Nimodipine (Nimotop)

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calcium channel blocker

31
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Cholesterol-lowering Medication

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Medication used to control the rate of cholesterol production in the body; used to treat high cholesterol.

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Statin: Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

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cholesterol lowering

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Nicotinic Acids: Lovastatin (Advicor)

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cholesterol lowering

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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors: Ezetimibe/ Simvistatin (Vytorin)

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cholesterol lowering

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Diuretic

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Medication used to cause the body to rid itself of excess fluids and sodium through urination; used to lower blood pressure and help reduce edema from excess buildup of fluid in the body.

36
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Amiloride (Midamor)

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diuretic

37
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Bumetanide (Bumex)

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diuretic

38
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Chlorothiazide (Diuril)

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diuretic

39
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Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)

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diuretic

40
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Furosemide (Lasix)

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diuretic

41
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Vasodilator

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Medication used to relax blood vessels and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload; used to ease chest pain.

42
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Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil)

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vasodilator

43
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Nesiritide (Natrecor)

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vasodilator

44
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Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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vasodilator

45
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Nitrates

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vasodilator

46
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Minoxidil

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vasodilator

Common Medications (2 decks)

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