Question 1

Myocardial Infarction (MI):

Accepted Answer

commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when there is a sudden blockage of blood flow to a part of the heart muscle (myocardium).

Question 2

Hypertension:

Accepted Answer

referred to as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition where the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is consistently elevated.

Question 3

Heart Failure (HF):

Accepted Answer

also known as congestive heart failure (CHF), is a condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs.

Question 4

Vasoconstriction:

Accepted Answer

it is the process by which blood vessels narrow due to the constriction of smooth muscle in their walls.

Question 5

Vasodilation:

Accepted Answer

is the process by which blood vessels widen due to the relaxation of smooth muscle in their walls.

Question 6

Diuretic:

Accepted Answer

is a type of medication or substance that promotes the increased production and excretion of urine.

Question 7

Dysguesia:

Accepted Answer

altered sense of taste.

Question 8

Angina:

Accepted Answer

is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't receive enough oxygen-rich blood.

Question 9

Arrhythmia:

Accepted Answer

is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal rhythm or rate of the heartbeat.

Question 10

Anticoagulants:

Accepted Answer

drugs that in some way interfere with coagulation.

Question 11

Hemostasis:

Accepted Answer

is a normal mechanism in the body that is designed to prevent the loss of blood after injury to a blood vessel.

Question 12

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs):

Accepted Answer

suffix -pril.

Question 13

Calcium Channel Blocking Agents:

Accepted Answer

suffix -dipine.

Question 14

B-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (BB):

Accepted Answer

suffix -olol.

Question 15

Statins:

Accepted Answer

suffix -statins.

Question 16

LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein):

Accepted Answer

bad cholesterol.

Question 17

HDL (High Density Lipoprotein):

Accepted Answer

good cholesterol.

Question 18

furosemide:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Lasix; LOOP Diuretic; Edema

Question 19

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ):
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Microzide; Thiazide Diuretic; Edema

Question 20

spironolactone: 
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Aldactone; Potassium-Sparing Diuretic; Edema/ Congestive Heart Failure.

Question 21

quinidine:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

No Brand Name?; Sodium Channel Blockers; Arrhythmias.

Question 22

lisinopril:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Zestril, Prinivil; ACEIs; Hypertension.

Question 23

losartan:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Cozaar; ARBs; Hypertension.

Question 24

verapamil:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Calan; CCB; Arrhythmias.

Question 25

amlodipine:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Norvasc; CCB; Angina, Hypertension.

Question 26

nifedipine:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Procardia; CCB; Angina/ Hypertension.

Question 27

atenolol:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Tenormin; BB-B1 selective; Arrythmias.

Question 28

metoprolol:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Lopressor; BB-B1 selective; Arrhythmias.

Question 29

nadolol:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Corgard; BB-nonselective; Angina/ Hypertension.

Question 30

propranolol: 
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Inderal; BB=-nonselective; Angina/ Hypertension/ Arrhythmias.

Question 31

doxazosin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Cardura; Alpha-1 blocker; Hypertension.

Question 32

digoxin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Lanoxin; Cardiac Glycoside; Heart Failure/ Arrhythmias.

Question 33

nitroglycerin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

NitroStat, Sublingual; Antianginal Drugs; Angina Pectoris.

Question 34

warfarin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Coumadin; Anticoagulants; Blood Thinning.

Question 35

clopidogrel:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Plavix; Anticoagulants; Blood Thinning.

Question 36

apixaban:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Eliquis; Anticoagulants; Blood Thinning.

Question 37

atorvastatin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Lipitor; Antihyperlipidemic Agents/ Statin Drugs; Cholesterol.

Question 38

simvastatin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Zocar; Antihyperlipidemic Agents/ Statin Drugs; Cholesterol.

Question 39

lovastatin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Mevacor, Altoprev; Antihyperlipidemic Agents/ Statin Drugs; Cholesterol.

Question 40

niacin:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Niaspan; Antihyperlipidemic Agents; Cholesterol.

Question 41

sildenafil:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Viagra; PDE 5 Inhibitors; ED (Erectile Dysfunction).

Question 42

tadalafil:
(brand/trade name; classification; use)

Accepted Answer

Cialis; PDE 5 Inhibitors; ED (Erectile Dysfunction).

Question 43

Dyslipidemias:

Accepted Answer

abnormal amounts of lipids (fats), such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.

Question 44

Flushing:

Accepted Answer

temporary, reddening or warming of the skin; usually in face, neck, or chest area.

Question 45

Pruritus:

Accepted Answer

medical term for itching.

Question 46

Bradycardia:

Accepted Answer

slow heart rate, usually below 60 beats/min.

Question 47

Tachycardia:

Accepted Answer

increase in heart rate.

Question 48

Prolong QT:

Accepted Answer

an irregular hear rhythm; pts. that take drugs that prolong QT interval need periodical ECGs and need to be careful with tachycardia.

Chapter 12

Drugs & Definitions

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