Meds Flashcards
What are anticoagulants?
Medications that prevent blood clotting
Commonly used in conditions like atrial fibrillation and deep vein thrombosis.
What is lorsapan?
A medication used for treating hypertension
anti diarrhea
It is a specific type of antihypertensive agent.
What is a bronchodilator?
A substance that relaxes and opens the airways in the lungs
dilates bronchioles
Often used in asthma and COPD management.
What are corticosteroids?
Anti-inflammatory medications used to treat various conditions
controls asthma
examples: mucasins
They can be administered orally, topically, or via injection.
What is warfarin?
An anticoagulant medication that reduces the formation of blood clots
Requires regular blood monitoring to ensure safe dosing.
What is losparmide?
An antidiarrheal medication used to treat diarrhea
Helps reduce stool frequency and urgency.
What is senna?
A natural laxative used to treat constipation
It stimulates bowel movements.
What is metamuci?
A fiber supplement used to relieve constipation and promote digestive health
It works by absorbing water in the intestines.
What is an opioid?
A class of drugs used to relieve pain
They work by binding to specific receptors in the brain.
What is the primary cause of left-sided heart failure?
Left-sided heart failure is primarily caused by conditions such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, and myocardial infarction.
True or False: Right-sided heart failure can occur independently of left-sided heart failure.
True
Fill in the blank: Symptoms of right-sided heart failure often include ________ and ________.
edema; jugular venous distension
Which of the following is a common symptom of left-sided heart failure? A) Swelling in the legs B) Shortness of breath C) Fatigue D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the primary difference between right-sided and left-sided heart failure?
The primary difference is that left-sided heart failure affects the heart’s ability to pump blood to the body, while right-sided heart failure affects the heart’s ability to pump blood to the lungs.
