Blood & Circulation
This fluid carries food, oxygen hormones and waste throughout the body.
What is blood?
A blood pressure of 130/80 or higher means a person has this condition.
What is hypertension?
Too much cholesterol can clog arteries leading to this condition.
What is artherosclerosis?
When the heart can pump blood effectively this condition develops.
What is heart failure?
This common anticoagulant is sometimes known as Coumadin.
What is warfarin?
These vessels carry blood back to the heart.
What are veins?
Water pills that reduce fluid in the body and lower blood pressure.
What are diuretics?
Medication ending in “-statin” are used to lower this.
What is cholesterol?
This medication derived from foxglove plant strengthens heart contractions.
What is digoxin?
Residence on anticoagulant must be closely monitored for this risk.
What is bleeding?
The heart, blood vessels and blood together form this body system.
What is the circulatory system?
Medication’s ending in “-pril” belong to this class.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This vitamin also called B3 lowers cholesterol, but can cause flushing.
What is niacin?
A dangerous side effect of digoxin that affects eyesight.
What are vision changes/halo vision?
Is over-the-counter pain reliever is also used in small doses to prevent clots.
What is aspirin?
These cells fight infections by attacking bacteria and viruses.
What are white blood cells?
This annoying side effect of ace inhibitors makes some residence cough constantly.
What is a persistent, dry cough?
A supplement found in salmon and fish oil that reduces triglycerides.
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
Abnormal heart rhythms are called this.
What are dysrhythmias and arrhythmias?
Medications that break up cloths often used in emergencies.
What are thrombolytics?
These flat cell fragments help stop bleeding by forming clots.
What are platelets?
Medication’s ending in “-statin” are part of this class.
What are ARBs - angiotensin receptor blockers?
Drinking this juice while on statins can lead to dangerous side effects.
What is grapefruit juice?
Swelling in the legs and ankles due to heart failure.
What is edema?
This mineral supplement helps the body produce red blood cells, and helps treat anemia.
What is iron?