Pharmacology related to Cardiovascular Disorders

Question 1

Used to improve the pumping ability of the heart, thus increasing cardiac output

Answer 1

Cardiac Glycosides

Question 2

Used to treat abnormal variations in cardiac rate and rhythm

Answer 2

Antidysrhythmic

Question 3

Decreases cardiac output

Answer 3

Antidysrhythmic

Question 4

Used to increase heart rate

Answer 4

Cardiac Stimulants

Question 5

Used to decrease cardiac work and myocardial oxygen requirement by their vasodilatory action

Answer 5

Coronary Vasodilators

Question 6

Used to promote dilation of peripheral blood vessels, thus decreasing BP and afterload

Answer 6

Antihypertensives

Question 7

Appear to reduce myocardial oxygen consumption by blocking the beta-adrenergic sympathetic stimulation of the heart

Answer 7

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents

Question 8

Decreases sinoatrial node automaticity and atrioventricular node conduction, resulting in a slower heart rate and a decrease in the strength of the heart muscle contraction

Answer 8

Calcium Channel Blocking Agents

Question 9

Relax blood vessels, causing a decrease in blood pressure and an increase in coronary artery perfusion

Answer 9

Calcium Channel Blocking Agents

Question 10

Increases myocardial oxygen supply by dilating the smooth muscle wall of the coronary arterioles

Answer 10

Calcium Channel Blocking Agents

Question 11

Used to increase urine output which reduces hypervolemia

Answer 11

Diuretics

Question 12

Used to elevate blood pressure

Answer 12

Peripheral Vasoconstrictors

Question 13

Used to prevent clot formation and clot extension

Answer 13

Anticoagulants

Question 14

Used to promote RBC production

Answer 14

Antianemic

Question 15

Used to lower serum lipid levels by reducing cholesterol or triglyceride synthesis or both

Answer 15

Antilipidemic