drug classes

Question 1

lower blood pressure

Answer 1

cardiovascular
-angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitors
-alpha blockers & agonists
-angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
-beta blockers
-calcium channel blockers
-diuretics
-vasodilators

Question 2

affect heart rhythm

Answer 2

cardiovascular
-cardiac glycosides
-anti-arrhythmics

Question 3

prevent/treat blood clots

Answer 3

cardiovasular
-antiplatelet drugs
-anticoagulant drugs
-antithrombotics

Question 4

lower cholesterol

Answer 4

cardiovascular
-HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (stantins)
-fibric acid derivatives (fibrates)
-miscellaneous

Question 5

anemia

Answer 5

cardiovascular
-N/A