Treatment of CAD

Question 1

Reduce the force with wich the heart squeezes (high BP)

Answer 1

Bystolic (Nebivolol), Coreg (Carvedilol), Tenormin (Atenolol), Lopressor (Metoprolol)

Question 2

High BP

Answer 2

Catapres (Clonidine)

Question 3

Prevents blood vessels from narrowing (high BP)

Answer 3

Diovan (Valsartan)

Question 4

diuretic pill (increase urination, lower blood vol) (high BP)

Answer 4

Lasix (Furosemide), Microzide (Hydrochlorothiazide- HCTZ)

Question 5

Widens blood vessels (high BP)

Answer 5

Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Question 6

Widens blood vessels around kidneys (high BP and Chronic Kidney disease)

Answer 6

Cozaar (Losartan), Zestril (Lisinopril)

Question 7

Blood Thinner

Answer 7

Aspirin, Coumadin (Warfarin), Heparin, Lovenox (Enoxaparin sodium), Plavix (Clopidogrel), Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)

Question 8

Cholesterol medications

Answer 8

Zocor (Simvastatin), Lipitor (Atorvastatin), Mevacor (Lovastatin), Crestor (Rosuvastatin), Welchol (Colesevelam), Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Question 9

Angina (non heart attack cardiac pain)

Answer 9

Cardizem (Diltiazem): oral medication
Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin): placed under tongue
Nitro-Bid (Nitropaste): ointment placed on chest

Question 10

CHF Specific medication

Answer 10

Digoxin (Lanoxin)