Antiaarhyythmics
What is the primary function of antiarrhythmic drugs?
To treat and prevent abnormal heart rhythms.
What is the main action of diuretics?
To increase urine production and reduce fluid volume.
What is the primary action of antiplatelet drugs?
To prevent platelet aggregation and thrombus formation
What is the primary effect of beta blockers on the heart?
To reduce heart rate and myocardial contractility
The desired effect of enalapril on blood vessels.
What is vasodilation?
This ARB is used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
What is Losartan?
The desired effect of heparin on blood clotting.
What is inhibiting clot formation?
Which class of antiarrhythmics includes amiodarone?
Class III (Potassium Channel Blockers).
Name a commonly prescribed loop diuretic.
Furosemide (Lasix)
Name a common antiplatelet medication used for stroke prevention.
Aspirin
Which beta blocker is commonly used to treat hypertension and migraines?
Propranolol
This ACE inhibitor can cause a persistent cough.
What is Lisinopril?
The desired effect of valsartan on blood pressure.
What is lowering blood pressure?
This anticoagulant is commonly used to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
What is Warfarin?
What is the mechanism of action of sodium channel blockers?
They block sodium channels to slow conduction and reduce excitability.
What is a common side effect of potassium-sparing diuretics?
Hyperkalemia
Name a common side effect of antiplatelet medications
Bleeding
What condition is atenolol primarily used to treat?
Hypertension
The condition treated with perindopril.
What is hypertension?
Desired effect of ARBs on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).
What is blocking the action of angiotensin II?
The medical condition treated with low molecular weight heparins (LMWH).
What is DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE)?
hat is a common side effect of amiodarone?
Thyroid dysfunction or pulmonary toxicity.
Name a condition where diuretics are commonly used.
Heart failure or hypertension
What should patients avoid when taking clopidogrel to reduce bleeding risk?
NSAIDs and alcohol
This beta blocker is often prescribed for hypertension and heart failure.
What is Metoprolol?
Common medication example of an ACE inhibitor used post-myocardial infarction.
What is Ramipril?
This ARB can cause hyperkalemia.
What is Valsartan?
Desired effect of warfarin on vitamin K.
What is inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors?
What condition is lidocaine primarily used to treat?
Ventricular arrhythmias, particularly during acute myocardial infarction.
What condition can spironolactone treat besides hypertension?
Hyperaldosteronism or heart failure
Which condition is prasugrel contraindicated in due to bleeding risk?
History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Common medication example of a beta blocker with alpha-blocking activity.
What is Carvedilol?
The medical condition treated with ACE inhibitors in diabetic patients.
What is diabetic nephropathy?
The medical condition treated with ARBs in diabetic patients.
What is diabetic nephropathy?
This anticoagulant is administered via injection and has a rapid onset of action.
What is Heparin?