Cardiac Medications Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Name two examples of antiplatelets, and explain what they do.
A
- Aspirin (helps prevent blood clots)
- Clopidogrel (Plavix) (helps prevent blood clots)
2
Q
What do beta-blockers do and what are they used to treat?
A
- slow heart rate
- reduce force of heart contractions
- ex. metoprolol
- used to treat angina, high blood pressure, heart failure, and abnormal heart rhythms
3
Q
What do ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitors and ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) do and what do they treat?
A
- helps relax blood vessels
- lowers blood pressure
- reduces the heart’s workload
- used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and can help prevent MI and stroke
4
Q
What do statins do and what are they used to treat?
A
- lower cholesterol levels (particularly LDL)
- prevent plaque build up in the arteries
- reduces the risk of MI and stroke
5
Q
What do nitrates do and what do they treat?
A
- dilate blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart
- ex. Nitroglycerin
- used for quick relief of angina symptoms
6
Q
What do calcium channel blockers do and what do they treat?
A
- relax and widen blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the heart and reducing blood pressure
- used to treat angina and high blood pressure
7
Q
What is Ranolazine used to treat?
A
- used to treat angina (especially if other meds are not effective)
8
Q
What do diuretics do and what are they used to treat?
A
- help remove excess fluid and sodium from the body
- helpful in treating heart failure
9
Q
What is Warfarin?
A
- blood thinner used to prevent blood clots
10
Q
What are thrombolytic agents?
A
- used in specific cases of acute MI to break down blood clots
