Drugs Flashcards
A drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking the formation of angiotensin II, a substance that normally acts to increase blood pressure
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
A drug that blocks tissue receptors for angiotensin II; angiotensin II receptor antagonist
angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
A drug that regulates the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat
antiarrhythmic agent
Drug that decreases the rate and strength of heart contractions; beta-blocker
beta-adrenergic blocking agent
Drug that controls the rate and force of heart contraction by regulating calcium entrance into the cells
calcium-channel blocker
Drug that inhibits clotting by inhibiting formation of vitamin K, a factor necessary for blood coagulation. Trade name for the generic warfarin
Coumadin
A drug that slows and strengthens heart muscle contractions
digitalis
Drug that eliminates fluid by increasing the kidney’s output of urine; lowered blood volume decreases the heart’s workload
diuretic
Substance that inhibits blood clotting by interfering with the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
heparin
Drug that lowers serum cholesterol
hypolipidemic agent
A local anesthetic that is used intravenously to treat cardiac arrhythmias
lidocaine
Drug that increases urine output by inhibiting electrolyte reabsorption in the kidney nephrons (loops)
loop diuretic
A drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris to dilate coronary vessels
nitroglycerin
Drugs that act to lower lipids in the blood; the drug names end with -statin, such as lovastatin, pravastatin, and atorvastatin
statins
An enzyme used to dissolve blood clots
streptokinase (SK)
