Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System I: Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
diretics focus on what part of the body
A
kidney, stimulate you to release sodium and water
2
Q
what is the name of a diretuc used to treat heart failure
A
Hydrochlorothiazide
3
Q
Diuretics relieve ______ congestion and
peripheral_____
A
Diuretics relieve pulmonary congestion and peripheral edema
4
Q
_____ are commonly used venous
dilators for patients with congestive HF
A
Nitrates are commonly used venous
dilators for patients with congestive HF
5
Q
A combination of hydralazine and
isosorbide dinitrate is quite effective in
______patients with HF
A
A combination of hydralazine and
isosorbide dinitrate is quite effective in
African American patients with HF
