Drug Suffixes
Antilipidemics: Lower Cholesterol
-statin
statin drugs
lower cholesterol levels
Deep vein thrombosis: AKA DVT (only 1)
Anticoagulants
Where are the Atrium's located?
Top of the heart (right and left)
What can cause Atherosclerosis
LDL Cholesterol
Calcium Channel Blockers
Niacin(Vitamin B)
Lowers Triglycerides
Hypercholesterolemia
Where are the Ventricles located?
When should diuretics be given?
In the morning
ACE Inhibitors
-pril
Diuretics
lowers the amount of fluid in the body
Hypertension
-thiazide medications(diuretics), Calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, vasodilators.
What is a sign/symptom of a Myocardial Infarction that should be reported immediately.
Severe Chest Pain
What can interfere with several drugs that treat cardiovascular conditions if ingested?
Grapefruit Juice
Beta Blockers
-lol, -olol
Vasodilator
Widening blood vessels
Myocardial infarction(MI)
Nitroglycerin(Transdermal, SL spray, SL tablet), beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, antiplatelet agents(OTC Aspirin), statins
What happens to the heart during Systole and Diastole?
Systole: Pressure when the heart is contracting
Diastole: Pressure when heart is at rest/relaxes
What should you avoid eating when taking oral iron?
High Fiber foods
Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
-sartan
Calcium Channel Blocker
Relaxes heart and blood vessels
Coronary artery disease(CAD)
What is Congestive heart Failure
Failure of one or both sides of the heart to blood efficiently.
Which drug class is known for a life threatening condition called Angioedema
ACE inhibitors