Medication list #9 (Cardiovascular)

Question 1

clopidogrel

Answer 1

Brand: Plavix

Question 2

warfarin

Answer 2

Brand: Coumadin

Question 3

rivaroxaban

Answer 3

Brand: Xarelto

Question 4

furosemide

Answer 4

Brand: Lasix

Question 5

spironolactone

Answer 5

Brand: Aldactone

Question 6

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Answer 6

Brand: Microzide

Question 7

lisinopril

Answer 7

Brand: Zestril, Prinivil

Question 8

losartan

Answer 8

Brand: Cozaar

Question 9

amlodipine

Answer 9

Brand: Norvasc

Question 10

metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate

Answer 10

Brand: Lopressor (immediate release) / Toprol XL (extended release)

Question 11

clopidogrel dosing and frequency

Answer 11

75 mg,
300 mg loading dose, 75 mg daily

Question 12

warfarin dosing and frequency

Answer 12

1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.5, 10mg
-daily

Question 13

rivaroxaban dosing and frequency

Answer 13

2.5, 10, 15, 20 mg
-daily, BID

Question 14

furosemide dosing and frequency

Answer 14

20, 40, 80 mg
-daily, BID

Question 15

spironolactone dosing and frequency

Answer 15

25, 50, 100 mg
-daily, BID

Question 16

hydrochlorothiazide dosing and frequency

Answer 16

12.5, 25, 50 mg
-daily

Question 17

lisinopril dosing and frequency

Answer 17

5, 10, 20, 30, 40 mg
-daily

Question 18

losartan dosing and frequency

Answer 18

25, 50, 100 mg
-daily

Question 19

amlodipine dosing and frequency

Answer 19

2.5, 5, 10 mg
-daily

Question 20

metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate dosing and frequency

Answer 20

IR: 25, 50, 100 mg
XL: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg
IR: BID
XL: daily

Question 21

clopidogrel side effects and indications

Answer 21

Indication: reduce rate of heart attack and stroke
SE: avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk; seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising; avoid abrupt discontinuation

Question 22

warfarin side effects and indication

Answer 22

Indication: to prevent blood clots; atrial fibrillation
SE: avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk; seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or bruising; avoid abrupt discontinuation
-keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol consumption consistent
-many drug interactions; discuss new meds with RPh
-take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day

Question 23

rivaroxaban side effects and indication

Answer 23

Indication: to prevent blood clots, atrial fibrillation
SE: seek medical attention for unusual bleeding or prolonged bleeding or bruising
-gastroenteritis
-vomiting
-cough (pediatric patients)

Question 24

furosemide side effects and indication

Answer 24

Indication: edema (swelling), heart failure, hypertension
SE: sun sensitivity, decreased electrolytes, dizziness upon standing, avoid taking at bedtime-increases urination

Question 25

spironolactone indications and side effects

Answer 25

Indication: heart failure, hypertension Non-FDA: acne, hormonal failure
SE: Gynecomastia, increased serum potassium, Diarrhea, Irregular menses

Question 26

hydrochlorothiazide indications and side effects

Answer 26

Indication: edema, hypertension
SE: sun sensitivity, dizziness upon standing, avoid taking at bedtime-increases urination

Question 27

lisinopril indication and side effects

Answer 27

Indication: Hypertension, heart failure, heart attack, migraine prevention
SE: avoid during pregnancy, dizziness, dry cough, headache, increases serum potassium

Question 28

losartan indication and side effects

Answer 28

Indication: hypertension, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy
SE: avoid during pregnancy, dizziness, headache, increases serum potassium

Question 29

amlodipine indication and side effects

Answer 29

Indication: hypertension, management of angina (chest pain), Raynaud’s Phenomenon
SE: Leg swelling (edema), Headache

Question 30

metoprolol tartrate/metoprolol succinate indication and side effects

Answer 30

Indication: Hypertension, Post heart attack, management of angina (IR only), Heart failure (XL only)
SE: Dizziness, Fatigue (goes away within 7 days), Take with food-better absorption, lowers heart rate, do not discontinue medication abruptly–increased cardiovascular risk