Antihypertensives
Meds for
Atherosclerosis
Diuretics
Anticoagulants
Meds for Dysrhythmias
100

This class of drugs lowers BP by binding to angiotensin II receptor sites and block it from binding to receptor sites.

What are ARB's? 

100

This medication is used as primary prevention of MIs and stroke from blood clots.

What is Plavix (clopidigrel)?

100

This is how a “water pill” helps blood pressure.

What is reduce intravascular volume via sodium excretion?

100

This laboratory test is used to measure the effectiveness of the heparin therapy.

What is an aPTT test?

100

The advantage of beta blockers in the treatment of dysrhythmias.

What is lower the heart rate?

200

This class of medications lowers HR & BP by inhibit movement of calcium ions across cell membranes relaxing smooth muscle.

What are calcium channel blockers?

200

This drug may cause GI upset, bruising and bleeding, tinnitus & hearing loss.

What is aspirin?

200

This should be avoided by people prescribed aldosterone agonists such as spironolactone (Aldactone).

What are salt substitutes?

200

This is the expected action of heparin when used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

What is prevent further clot formation?

200

This drug prolongs the action potential of atrial and ventricular tissue by increasing the refractory period.

What is amiodarone (Cordarone)?

300

This class of drugs works to lower blood pressure by disrupting conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.

What are ACE inhibitors?

300

Patients should be instructed to do this in addition to taking prescribed antilipemic medications.

What is modify their diet to reduce cholesterol and saturated fats?

300

Ringing in ears or hearing loss is a sign of ototoxicity of this loop-diuretic.

What is furosemide (Lasix)?

300

These symptoms would suggest the need to adjust warfarin (Coumadin) dosage. 

What are signs of bleeding or development of blood clots?

300

These agents increase the force of contractions, thereby increasing cardiac output.

What are inotropic drugs?

400

This drug lowers blood pressure by binding with renin to inhibit production of angiotensin I.

What is aliskiren (Tekturna)?

400

This drug improves the lipid profile by lowering triglyceride levels.

What is gemfibrozil (Lopid)?

400

This would be included in the care plan for a patient receiving furosemide (Lasix).

What is monitor for signs of hypokalemia?

400

This drug is used for the treatment of intermittent claudication. 

What is Pletal (cilostazol)?

400

A patient taking these medications are at higher risk of developing digoxin toxicity.

What are diuretics that can lower potassium levels?

500

This class of antihypertensive agents should be avoided by patients with asthma.

What are non-selective beta blockers?

500

These symptoms are a cause for concern for people taking HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors drugs such as atorvastatin (Lipitor).

What are muscle aches and soreness?

500

The nurse would instruct a patient taking this diuretic, which works in distal tubules-blocks reabsorption of Na+ and water, medication to increase intake of potassium in the diet.

What is hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)?

500

This drug would be used to re-open an obstructed central venous catheter. 

What is Alteplase (tPA)?

500

This is currently the drug of choice for treating angina pectoris.

What is nitroglycerin (NTG)?