Medications Affecting Urinary Output/BP/Angina (names/classification)

Question 1

furosemide *prototype

Answer 1

High-ceiling Loop diuretic

Lasix

Question 2

hydrochlorothiazide *prototype

Answer 2

Thiazide diuretic

Hydrodiuril

Question 3

spironolactone *prototype

Answer 3

Potassium-sparing diuretic

Aldactone

Question 4

mannitol *prototype

Answer 4

Osmotic diuretic

Osmitrol

Question 5

captopril *prototype

Answer 5

ACE inhibitor (ril or pril)

Capoten

Question 6

losartan *prototype

Answer 6

ARB (tan)

Cozaar

Question 7

eplerenone *prototype

Answer 7

Aldosterone antagonist

Inspira

Question 8

What is another use for spironolactone and what is the brand name for it?

Answer 8

Aldosterone antagonist

Aldosterone

Question 9

nifedipine *prototype

Answer 9

Calcium channel blocker (selective)

Procardia

Question 10

diltiazem

Answer 10

Calcium channel blocker (nonselective)

Cardizem

Question 11

prazosin *prototype

Answer 11

Alpha adrenergic blocker (alpha 1)

Minipress

Question 12

doxazosin mesylate

Answer 12

Alpha adrenergic blocker (alpha 1)

Cardura

Question 13

clonidine *prototype

Answer 13

Centrally acting alpha II agonist

Catapress

Question 14

metoprolol *prototype

Answer 14

Beta adrenergic blocker (beta 1 selective)

Lopressor

Question 15

propranolol

Answer 15

Beta adrenergic blocker (beta 1 and 2 nonselective)

Inderal

Question 16

nitroprusside *prototype

Answer 16

Direct-acting vasodilator (for HTN crisis)

Nipride

Question 17

nitroglycerin

Answer 17

Organic nitrate

Nitrostat