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NUC Cardiovascular System > Medications > Flashcards

Medications Flashcards

1
Q

Calcium Channel Blockers

A

used to lower blood pressure

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2
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Adalat (CCB)

A

Nifedipine

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3
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Loniten (CCB)

A

Minoxidil

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4
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Cardizem (CCB)

A

Diltiazem

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5
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Platelet Aggregate Inhibitors

A

used to inhibit platelets from forming thrombus (clot)

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6
Q

Plavix (PAI)

A

Clopidogrel

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7
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Digitalis

A

used to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat

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8
Q

Lanoxin (D)

A

Digoxin

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9
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Hypolipidemic

A

purpose of the drugs is to lower cholesterol

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10
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Lipitor (H)

A

Atorvastatin

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11
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Zocor (H)

A

Simvastatin

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12
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Diuretics

A

increasing the production of urine and aide in lowering blood pressure

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13
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Lasix (Di)

A

Furosemide

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14
Q

Dyazide (Di)

A

Triamterene

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15
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Aldactone

A

Spironolactone

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16
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Anti-Anginal

A

prevent feeling of chest pain , feeling of tightness or heaviness in the chest.

17
Q

Cardizem (AA)

A

Diltiazem

18
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Isoptin (AA)

A

Verapamil

19
Q

Adalat (AA)

A

Nifedipine

20
Q

Ace Inhibitors

A

causes dilation of blood vessels which helps lower blood pressure

21
Q

Altace (AI)

A

Ramipril

22
Q

Accupril (AI)

A

Quinapril

23
Q

Zestril (AI)

A

Lisinopril

24
Q

Beta Blockers

A

lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and reducing heart rate.

25
Q

Inderal (BB)

A

Propranolol

26
Q

Lopressor (BB)

A

Metoprolol

27
Q

Tenormin (BB)

A

Atenolol

28
Q

Vasodilators

A

lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessel walls.

29
Q

Nitro/Nitrostat (V)

A

Nitroglycerin

30
Q

Anti-Arrhythmic

A

lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and reducing heart rate.

31
Q

Quinidine

A

Quinidine

32
Q

Anticoagulants (AntiC)

A

used to inhibit the clotting of blood; blood thinners, monitored closely INR and PTT

33
Q

Coumadin (AntiC)

A

Warfarin

34
Q

Heparin (AntiC)

A

Heparin

35
Q

Lovenox (AntiC)

A

Enoxaparin

36
Q

Plavix (AntiC)

A

Clopidogrel

NUC Cardiovascular System (7 decks)

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