HTN Medications Flashcards
1
Q
Diuretics “-ide”
A
Help to rid of body excess salt
2
Q
Furosemide
A
diuretic
3
Q
Hydrochlorothiazide
A
diuretic
4
Q
Beta blockers “-olol”
A
Reduce HR, heart workload, heart output
5
Q
Atenolol
A
beta blocker
6
Q
Metoprolol
A
beta blocker
7
Q
ACE inhibitor “-pril”
A
Helps vessels relax and open, lower BP
8
Q
Lisinopril
A
ACE inhibitor
9
Q
Quinapril
A
ACE inhibitor
10
Q
Angiotension II Receptor Blockers (ARB) “-sartan”
A
Help vessels relax, lowering BP and make it easier for heart to pump blood
11
Q
Losartan
A
Angiotension II Receptor Blockers (ARB)
12
Q
Valsartan
A
Angiotension II Receptor Blockers (ARB)
13
Q
Calcium channel blocker “-dipine”
A
Prevent hard, forceful contractions by opening narrow vessels, lowering HR and BP
14
Q
Amiodipine
A
calcium channel blocker
15
Q
Felodipine
A
calcium channel blocker
