Cardiac Meds

Question 1

Antiplatelets

Answer 1

Aspirin → Prevents MI, stroke, CAD/PVD | Side Effects: Bleeding, GI irritation
Clopidogrel (Plavix) → Prevents clots post-MI/stent | Side Effects: Bleeding

Question 2

Anticoagulants

Answer 2

Heparin (IV/SQ) → Prevents/treats DVT, PE, MI | Side Effects: Bleeding, HIT
Enoxaparin (Lovenox) (SQ) → DVT prevention | Side Effects: Bleeding, HIT
Warfarin (Coumadin) (Oral) → Long-term anticoagulation (AFib, DVT) | Side Effects: Bleeding

Question 3

Beta Blockers (-lol)

Answer 3

Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol → Angina, MI, HF, HTN | Side Effects: Bradycardia, hypotension, fatigue, bronchospasm

Question 4

ACE Inhibitors (-pril)

Answer 4

Lisinopril, Enalapril → HF, HTN, post-MI | Side Effects: Cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia

Question 5

ARBs (-sartan) (ACE Alternative)

Answer 5

Losartan, Valsartan → HF, HTN | Side Effects: Hyperkalemia, hypotension

Question 6

Nitrates (Vasodilators for Angina)

Answer 6

Nitroglycerin→ Angina relief | Side Effects: Hypotension, headache, dizziness

Question 7

Statins (Lower Cholesterol)

Answer 7

Atorvastatin, Simvastatin → CAD, hyperlipidemia | Side Effects: Muscle pain, liver toxicity

Question 8

Heart Failure Medications

Answer 8

Digoxin → HF, AFib (↑ heart contraction) | Side Effects: N/V, vision changes, bradycardia (toxicity)

Question 9

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Meds

Answer 9

Cilostazol (Pletal), Pentoxifylline (Trental) → Improves circulation in PVD | Side Effects: Hypotension, headache