Medications(chapter 4)

Question 1

Beta blockers

Answer 1

Generally used as antihypertensive (high blood pressure); may also be prescribed for arrhythmias (irregular heart rate)

Question 2

Calcium-channel blockers

Answer 2

Generally prescribed for hypertension and angina (chest pain)

Question 3

Nitrates

Answer 3

generally prescribed for hypertension, congestive heart failure

Question 4

Diuretics

Answer 4

Generally prescribed for hypertension, congestive heart failure, and peripheral edema

Question 5

Bronchodilators

Answer 5

Generally prescribed to correct or prevent bronchial smooth muscle constrictor in individuals with asthma and other pulmonary diseases

Question 6

Vasodilators

Answer 6

Used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure

Question 7

Antidepressants

Answer 7

Used in the treatment of various psychiatric and emotional disorders

Question 8

Beta blockers

Answer 8

Decrease heart rate and blood pressure

Question 9

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 9

Can increase, decrease, or have no effect on heart rate, decreased blood pressure

Question 10

Nitrates

Answer 10

Increase or no effect on heart rate, decrease or no effect on blood pressure

Question 11

Diuretics

Answer 11

No effect on heart rate , no effect or decreased blood pressure

Question 12

Bronchodilators

Answer 12

No effect on heart rate or blood pressure

Question 13

Vasodilators

Answer 13

To increase, decrease, or have no effect on heart rate and decrease blood pressure

Question 14

Antidepressants

Answer 14

Increase or no effect on heart rate, decrease or no effect on blood pressure