LESSON 9 DRUGS

Question 1

used to reduce workload of the heart

Answer 1

beta adrenergic blockers

Question 2

examples of beta adrenergic blockers

Answer 2

propanolol
nadolol
metaprolol

Question 3

to reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle contractility

Answer 3

calcium channel blockers

Question 4

example of ccb

Answer 4

ipine

Question 5

given if patient has symptomatic chest pains

Answer 5

nitrate

Question 6

used to reduce discomfort and enhance blood flow to myocardium

Answer 6

nitrate

Question 7

it lowers cholesterol

Answer 7

HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

Question 8

examples of HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

Answer 8

atorvastatin
simvastatin
rosuvastatin
lovastatin

Question 9

reduce synthesis and increase breakdown of VLDL particles

Answer 9

fibric acid derivatives

Question 10

example of fibric acid derivatives

Answer 10

gemfibrozil

Question 11

binds bile acid in the intestines

Answer 11

bile acid binding resins

Question 12

example of bile acid binding resins

Answer 12

colestipol

Question 13

reduces production of VLDL

Answer 13

nicotinic acid

Question 14

example of nicotinic acid

Answer 14

niacin