Cardiovascular Drugs

Question 1

A drug that works along the carbonic anhydrase enzyme system
in the proximal convoluted tubule, Carbonic Anhydrase is
needed to make hydrogen ions for the exchange of sodium
and water.

Answer 1

Acetazolamide

Question 2

_______ will not be reabsorbed if they are blocked, and excretion has been increased.

Answer 2

Na (Sodium) and H20 (Water)

Question 3

Drugs similar to sulfonamide antibiotics that reduce blood pressure, pulmonary and systematic vascular resistance

Answer 3

Bumetanide, Furosemide,
Torsemide

Question 4

It protects the kidneys during acute renal injury and reduces intracranial pressure and cerebral edema.

Answer 4

Mannitol

Question 5

Spironolactone was used to treat

Answer 5

Allergies and Hyperkalemia

Question 6

A medication that works on the brain by reducing Norepinephrine production.

Answer 6

Clonidine (Catapres) and Methyldopa

Question 7

Give at least 2 conditions that Losartan Potassium can treat.

Answer 7

hypertension and adjunct
for heart failure

Question 8

Diuretics operate in the DCT by blocking Na, K, and Cl, resulting in osmotic water loss; can promote arteriole direct relaxation, resulting in lower afterload.

Answer 8

Chlorothiazide and Hydrochlorothiazide, Metolazone

Question 9

The pain is strong but fades after 15 minutes of rest or medicine and is caused mostly by atherosclerosis. It can be provoked by effort or stress (cold, emotions) and is aggravated by smoking, alcohol, coffee, and some narcotics.

Answer 9

Chronic Stable Angina

Question 10

Give at least one example of an anti-anginal drug effect.

Answer 10

1. Minimize the frequency of attacks
   and decrease the intensity of pain
2. Improve functional capacity with
   few adverse effects
3. Prevent or delay the worst
   possible outcome

Question 11

What happens to demand in Anti-anginal if supply is whittled down?

Answer 11

The demand will increase.

Question 12

Is Calcium Channel Blockers an anti-anginal drug?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

“AW HEAD” is an example of left-sided heart failure.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Define “AW HEAD” (right-sided heart failure.)

Answer 14

A-Anorexia and Nausea
W-Weight Gain
H-Hepatomegaly
E-Edema
A-Ascites
D-Distended Neck Vein

Question 15

Define “DO CHAP” (left-sided heart failure.)

Answer 15

D-Dyspnea
O-Orthopnea
C-Cough
H-Hemoptysis
A-Adventitious Breath Sounds
P-Pulmonary Congestion