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Medications Flashcards

1
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Calcium Channel Blockers

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used to lower blood pressure

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2
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Adalat (CCB)

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Nifedipine

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3
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Loniten (CCB)

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Minoxidil

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4
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Cardizem (CCB)

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Diltiazem

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5
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Platelet Aggregate Inhibitors

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used to inhibit platelets from forming thrombus (clot)

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6
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Plavix (PAI)

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Clopidogrel

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7
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Digitalis

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used to control the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat

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8
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Lanoxin (D)

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Digoxin

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9
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Hypolipidemic

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purpose of the drugs is to lower cholesterol

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10
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Lipitor (H)

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Atorvastatin

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11
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Zocor (H)

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Simvastatin

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12
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Diuretics

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increasing the production of urine and aide in lowering blood pressure

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13
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Lasix (Di)

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Furosemide

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14
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Dyazide (Di)

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Triamterene

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15
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Aldactone

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Spironolactone

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16
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Anti-Anginal

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

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Cardizem (AA)

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Isoptin (AA)

19
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Adalat (AA)

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Nifedipine

20
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Ace Inhibitors

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causes dilation of blood vessels which helps lower blood pressure

21
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Altace (AI)

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Accupril (AI)

23
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Zestril (AI)

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Lisinopril

24
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Beta Blockers

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

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Inderal (BB)
Propranolol
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Lopressor (BB)
Metoprolol
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Tenormin (BB)
Atenolol
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Vasodilators
lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessel walls.
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Nitro/Nitrostat (V)
Nitroglycerin
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Anti-Arrhythmic
lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and reducing heart rate.
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Quinidine
Quinidine
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Anticoagulants (AntiC)
used to inhibit the clotting of blood; blood thinners, monitored closely INR and PTT
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Coumadin (AntiC)
Warfarin
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Heparin (AntiC)
Heparin
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Lovenox (AntiC)
Enoxaparin
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Plavix (AntiC)
Clopidogrel

NUC Cardiovascular System (7 decks)

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