Chapter 20
Which of the following drugs is not a "statin"? pg 461
a. Lovaza
b. Pravachol
c. Zocor
d. Lipitor
Lovaza
What are the indications for the drug Colesevelam? pg 462
Beta (B) Blockers are a drug classification used to treat Hypertension and has which suffix? pg 453
-olol
Which of the following medications is indicated for hypertension? pg 457
a. Crestor
b. Losartan
c. Nitrostat
d. Plavix
Losartan/Cozaar
What is the generic name for Aldactone and what is it's classification? pg 458
spirinolactone - Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
Name the types of angina? pg 463
Variant
Stable
Unstable
Which of the following is not a Calcium Channel Blocker used to treat Hypertension? pg 457
a. Calan
b. Norvasc
c. Inderal
d. Procardia
Inderal
Name the drug that is most commonly prescribed for Heart Failure? pg 471
Digoxin/Lanoxin
What is considered the "good cholesterol"? pg 459
HDL - high density lipoprotein
Which anti-anginal agent is most commly prescribed? pg 464
Nitroglycerin (NTG)
What is the generic name for Diovan and what is it's classification? pg 457
valsartan - ARB
If a patient overdoses on Lanoxin, which medication would be given? pg 472
Digoxin immune fab or DigiFab
HMG-CoA's, otherwise know as the "statins" are the most widely used agents when treating which condition? pg 459
Hyperlipidemia
What is the generic name for Lasix and what is it's classification? pg 457
furosemide - Loop Diuretic
What is the generic name for Pradaxa and what is it's classification? pg 467
dabigatran - Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Which medications mechanism of action is to bind to bile acids in the GI tract, preventing their reabsorption to lower cholesterol levels? pg 462
Questran
Which vitamin interacts with warfarin? pg 466
Vitamin K
What is the generic name for Altace and what is it's classification? pg 457
ramipril - ACE Inhibitor
Your patient was diagnosed with Hypertension, what is the drug classification that is considered to be the first line therapy? pg 456
Thiazide Diuretics
Which of the following medications is not indicated for hyperlipidemia? pg 461
a. Praluent
b. Niaspan
c. Lopressor
d. Lescol
Lopressor
Which Beta (B) Blocker is non-selective? pg 454
check the mechanism of action in the drug boxes
Inderal - propranolol
What are Nitrates? pg 464
Nitrates are vasodilators used to treat angina. They dilate the arteries to permit an increase of blood flow to the heart muscle. They also reduce the workload of the heart.
What instructions must a patient be told regarding their Nitroglycerin SL prescription? pg 465
Keep the medication in its original container.
Keep the medication out of the sunlight.
Take every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain up to a maximum of three doses. If no relief is achieved, then call 9-1-1.
Name the layers of the heart wall? pg 449-450
Mycardium
Endocardium
Epicardium
What are Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) used for and how are they administered? pg 466-467
Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are used as a bridge therapy until therapeutic warfarin levels are reached and are administered subcutaneously