Reducing risks of CVD

Question 1

Ace inhibitors

Answer 1

reduce production of angiotensin II which causes vasoconstriction
Side effects- dizziness, reduction of kidney

Question 2

Calcium channel blockers

Answer 2

for muscle contraction, calcium must ass through channgels into muscle cells
Reduces calcium, blood vessels don’t constrict lowering BP
Side effects - dizziness, headaches, swollen ankles, abnormal heart beat

Question 3

Diuretics

Answer 3

Increase urine volume so rids of fluid
Decreases blood plasma volume and cardiac output
Lightheaded, dizziness, little salt, nausea

Question 4

Reducing cholesterol levels

Answer 4

Statins- inhibit enzyme that produces LDL by liver

Headache, vomit

Question 5

Warafin

Answer 5

Interferes with Vit K

High bleeding

Question 6

Aspirin

Answer 6

Reduces stickiness of platelets, risk of bleeding

Question 7

Anticoagulants

Answer 7

Reduce formation of blood clots

Question 8

Platelet inhibitory drugs

Answer 8

Reduce formation of blood clots as they reduce stickiness