Heart & Vascular Medications

Question 1

ACE inhibitor

Answer 1

Medication used to inhibit ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) which is important to the formation of angiotensin II; used for blood pressure control and congestive heart failure

Question 2

Benazepril (Lotensin)

Answer 2

ace inhibitor

Question 3

Captopril (Capoten)

Answer 3

ace inhibitor

Question 4

Enalapril (Vasotec)

Answer 4

ace inhibitor

Question 5

Fosinopril (Monopril)

Answer 5

ace inhibitor

Question 6

Lisinoprol (Prinivil, Zestril)

Answer 6

ace inhibitor

Question 7

Anticoagulant

Answer 7

Medication used to decrease the coagulating ability of the blood (it does not dissolve existing blood clots); used for prevention of disorders characterized by abnormal blood clots and emboli.

Question 8

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

Answer 8

anticoagulant

Question 9

Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

Answer 9

anticoagulant

Question 10

Apixaban (Eliquis)

Answer 10

anticoagulant

Question 11

Heparin

Answer 11

anticoagulant

Question 12

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Answer 12

anticoagulant

Question 13

Antiplatelet

Answer 13

Medication used to keep blood clots from forming by preventing blood platelets from sticking together; used for forms of cardiovascular disease.

Question 14

Aspirin

Answer 14

anti platelet

Question 15

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Answer 15

anti platelet

Question 16

Dipyridamole

Answer 16

anti platelet

Question 17

Prasugrel (Effient)

Answer 17

anti platelet

Question 18

Ticagrelor (Brillanta)

Answer 18

anti platelet

Question 19

Beta Blocker

Answer 19

Medication used to decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and lower high blood pressure by blocking the activity of beta-receptors.

Question 20

Acebutolol (Sectral)

Answer 20

beta blocker

Question 21

Atenolol (Tenormin)

Answer 21

beta blocker

Question 22

Bisoprolol/ Hydrochlorothiazide (Ziac)

Answer 22

beta blocker

Question 23

Metoprolol (Lopressor/ Toprol XL)

Answer 23

beta blocker

Question 24

Propranolol (Inderal)

Answer 24

beta blocker

Question 25

Calcium Channel Blocker

Answer 25

Medication used to prevent or slow the influx of calcium ions into smooth muscle cells; drug used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and some cardiac arrythmias.

Question 26

Amlodipine (Norvasc, Lotrel)

Answer 26

calcium channel blocker

Question 27

Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac)

Answer 27

calcium channel blocker

Question 28

Felodipine (Plendil)

Answer 28

calcium channel blocker

Question 29

Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)

Answer 29

calcium channel blocker

Question 30

Nimodipine (Nimotop)

Answer 30

calcium channel blocker

Question 31

Cholesterol-lowering Medication

Answer 31

Medication used to control the rate of cholesterol production in the body; used to treat high cholesterol.

Question 32

Statin: Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

Answer 32

cholesterol lowering

Question 33

Nicotinic Acids: Lovastatin (Advicor)

Answer 33

cholesterol lowering

Question 34

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors: Ezetimibe/ Simvistatin (Vytorin)

Answer 34

cholesterol lowering

Question 35

Diuretic

Answer 35

Medication used to cause the body to rid itself of excess fluids and sodium through urination; used to lower blood pressure and help reduce edema from excess buildup of fluid in the body.

Question 36

Amiloride (Midamor)

Answer 36

diuretic

Question 37

Bumetanide (Bumex)

Answer 37

diuretic

Question 38

Chlorothiazide (Diuril)

Answer 38

diuretic

Question 39

Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)

Answer 39

diuretic

Question 40

Furosemide (Lasix)

Answer 40

diuretic

Question 41

Vasodilator

Answer 41

Medication used to relax blood vessels and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload; used to ease chest pain.

Question 42

Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil)

Answer 42

vasodilator

Question 43

Nesiritide (Natrecor)

Answer 43

vasodilator

Question 44

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Answer 44

vasodilator

Question 45

Nitrates

Answer 45

vasodilator

Question 46

Minoxidil

Answer 46

vasodilator