Pharmacology Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
BETA BLOCKERS | Anti-hypertensive; negative inotropic effects, negative chronotropic effects, negative dromotropic effects, mild vasoconstriction. A/E: Bradycardia, cold extremities, fatigue. |
CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS | Anti-hypertensive; negative inotropic effects, negative chronotropic effects, negative dromotropic effects. |
ACE INHIBITORS | Anti-hypertensive; reduces angiotensin II in body causing vasodilation and decreased water retention. |
PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS | Reduction of gastric acid. |
THIAZIDE DIURETICS | Removes water, removed potassium, removes magnesium. "Potassium depleting." ex. chlorothiazide; hydrochlorothiazide; metolazone; chlorthalidone; indapamide. |
LOOP DIURETICS | Causes kidneys to produce more urine, therefore more output. ex. bumetanide; ethacrynic acid; furosemide; torsemide. |
POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETICS | Removes water, saves some potassium. Weak diuretic, used in combination with others. ex. amiloride; eplerenone; spironolactone; triamterene. |
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