Drug Class
Blocks a substance the body needs to make cholesterol. Is the most common drug class used to control cholesterol levels. Contraindicated in residents with liver disease or failure.
Statins.
-atorvastatin (Lipitor)
-rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Medications that help the heartbeat with a more regular rate are known as?
Antiarrhythmic agents.
Digoxin (Digiteck, Lanoxin)
Angioedema (swelling of the lips and tongue) is a potentially life-threatening side effect of which drug class?
ACE inhibitors
The narrowing of the coronary arteries causes what condition? This condition reduces blood flow to the heart and deprives it of oxygen and nutrients.
Coronary artery disease (CAD)
What makes up the circulatory, or cardiovascular system?
The heart, blood vessels, and blood.
Prevents platelets in the body from sticking together and forming a cloth. Can cause nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea. CAN INCREASE BLEEDING RISK.
Antiplatelet agents
What medication helps the heartbeat with more regular rates?
Antiarrhythmic agents
Which drug class can cause nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, and also increase bleeding risk?
Antiplatelet agents.
What condition occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen because blood flow to the heart is blocked? It is also called a heart attack.
Myocardial infarction (MI)
What are the normal changes of aging for the circulatory system?
*The heart pumps less efficiently.
*Blood flow decreases.
*Blood vessels narrow.
Makes the hearts contractions stronger and more regular. It can cause dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Levels must be tested regularly as it has a narrow therapeutic range.
Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin)
This medication reduces triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). Must be used with extreme caution if resident is on warfarin, as it may increase bleeding risk.
Niacin
-Niaspan (extended-release niacin)
What drug class can cause side effects similar to the ones cause by ACE inhibitors, but are less likely to cause angioedema?
ARBs angiotensin receptor blocks.
What is a condition in which a blood clot forms deep under the skin, usually in the legs? This condition can be dangerous and even deadly.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
What are the three different types of blood cell?
*Red blood cells (erythrocytes)
*White blood cells (leukocytes)
*Platelets (thrombocytes)
Relax the heart and blood vessels to lower blood pressure. Generic names of this medications end in "-pine" as in amlodipine (Norvasc) and nifedipine ER (Adalat CC). Can cause overgrowth of gum tissue around teeth.
Calcium channel blockers.
-amlodipine (Norvasc)
-nifedipine ER (Adalat CC)
-nicardipine (Cardene)
This medication should be taken food to help prevent orthostatic hypotension (blood pressure drop when standing).
Carvedilol.
Swelling, flushing, headache, rapid heart rate, heart palpitations, and overgrowth of gum tissue around the teeth are common side effects of which drug class?
Calcium channel blockers
What is a general term used to describe a heart rhythm that is too fast, too slow, or does not have an even, regular beat?
Dysrhythmia
What is the difference between platelets and plasma?
Platelets cause the blood to clot. preventing excess bleeding. Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood, and it made up of water and carries many substances.
Blocks the formation of a chemical that raises blood pressure, allowing blood vessels to relax. Can cause a rare, dangerous side effect called angioedema; swelling of the lips and tongue can be life-threatening.
ACE inhibitors.
What medications should not be administered with grapefruit juice, as it interferes with many medications?
ACE inhibitors.
-benazepril
-captopril
-enalapril (Vasotec)
-lisinopril (Prinivil)
-quinapril (Accupril)
-ramipril (Altace)
High risk of bleeding is a serious side effect of which drug class?
Direct oral anticoagulants
High blood pressure, regularly measuring 130/80mm/Hg or higher. Atherosclerosis or hardening/narrowing of the blood vessels is the major cause of this condition.
Hypertension.
which condition has the most medications?
Myocardial infarction.