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Pharm Cardio Drugs

Pharm Cardiovascular Review-WITC

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Drugs that fuel the heart (help build heart muscles). Used primarily for congestive heart failure. Cardiac Glycosides (Cardiotonics)
Medication given to patients with CHF Cardiotonics
Electrolyte that is blocked by certain antihypertensives Calcium
Medication given to patients on chemotherapy for anemia Epoetin
Condition for which vasoconstrictors are used Shock
Medication that can discolor skin if it leaks out Imferon
Medication that can cause orthostatic hypotension Antihypertensive
Dietary restriction for those with CHF Salt
Specific drug name that increases the strength and force of the heart beat Lanoxin
Category of diuretics Thiazide
Medication given to patients with elevated INR's Mephyton (Hemostatic)
Medication that requires taking apical pulse for one minute Digitalis
Nonprescription drug that thins blood ASA-asprin
Blood test for patients on Coumadin INR
A "Clot Buster" Thrombolytic
Drug that requires monthly blood tests Coumadin
Ischemic arteries that cause angina Coronary
Symptom of left heart failure Orthopnea
B vitamin used to treat dyslipidemia Niacin
Medications that require liver tests every six months Statins
Medication believed to lower LDL and triglycerides and raise HDL Niacin
Brand name for the antihypertensive called lisinipril Prinivil
Medication used to treat angina Nitrate
Medication that might be prescribed for hypertension or angina Vasodilators
Medication given for anemia Hematinics
Medications that require an apical pulse before each dose Cardiotonics
Irregular heart beat Dysrhythmia
Electrolyte that must be watched in those on diuretics Potassium
Dietary substance that can counteract the action of anticoagulants Vitamin K
Drugs that act on the pacemaker cells Antiarrhythmic Agents
Drugs that dilate coronary arteries so the heart muscle receives more oxygen. Used to treat Angina Vasodilators (Nitrates)
Drugs that raise blood pressure. Treats shock, etc. Vasoconstrictors
Drugs that assist the body to eliminate excess fluid through the kidneys Diuretics
Drugs that treat hypertension and include: diuretics, vasodilators, beta blockers, calcuim channel blockers, and ACE inhibitors Anti Hypertensives
Also called Statins, these drugs lower cholesterol Antilipemic Agents
Drugs that slow the clotting of the blood Anticoagulants
Drugs that help clots form Hemostatics
Drugs that stimulate bone marrow to make more RBC's Hematinics
Desirable total cholesterol: <200
Borderline high cholesterol: 200-239
High Cholesterol: 240 and up
What level should triglycerides be under? below 150
Your HDL cholesterol should be at: >40
Created by: jruhde
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