Pharmacology d398 WGU Correct 100%
Cardiac Glycosides - ANSWER drugs used to improve heart output by increasing
the muscular contraction
Beta Blockers - ANSWER decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by blocking beta
receptors
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWER agents that inhibit the entry of calcium ions
into heart muscle cells, causing a slowing of the heart rate, a lessening of the
demand for oxygen and nutrients, and a relaxing of the smooth muscle cells of the
blood vessels to cause dilation; used to prevent or treat angina pectoris, some
arrhythmias, and hypertension
Diuretics - ANSWER medications administered to increase urine secretion in order
to rid the body of excess water and salt
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - ANSWER lower blood pressure
by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I (an inactive enzyme) to angiotensin II
(a potent vasoconstrictor)
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers - ANSWER prevent angiotensin II from reaching its
receptors, causing vasodilation
antiarrhythmic drugs - ANSWER used to prevent, alleviate, or correct an abnormal
heart rhythm
, coronary vasodilators - ANSWER widen blood arteries
Antilipemic Statin drugs - ANSWER suppresses enzyme for cholesterol production
Antilipemic fibrates - ANSWER reduce triglycerides and cholesterol levels
Antithrombotics - ANSWER A class of drugs used to dissolve blood clots
Broncodilators - ANSWER dilates airways
Anticholinergics - ANSWER reduce bronchospasm
Antidopaminergics - ANSWER Block dopamine receptors in the CTZ
Also used for psychotic disorders, intractable hiccups
Adrenal Corticosteroids - ANSWER Treat inflammatory conditions
Parenteral insulin and oral antidiabetics - ANSWER reduce blood glucose levels
Biguanides - ANSWER decrease glucose production by the liver
Sulfonylureas - ANSWER increase insulin production from pancreas
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - ANSWER relieve mild to
moderate pain and reduce inflammation in treatment of musculoskeletal
Cardiac Glycosides - ANSWER drugs used to improve heart output by increasing
the muscular contraction
Beta Blockers - ANSWER decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by blocking beta
receptors
Calcium Channel Blockers - ANSWER agents that inhibit the entry of calcium ions
into heart muscle cells, causing a slowing of the heart rate, a lessening of the
demand for oxygen and nutrients, and a relaxing of the smooth muscle cells of the
blood vessels to cause dilation; used to prevent or treat angina pectoris, some
arrhythmias, and hypertension
Diuretics - ANSWER medications administered to increase urine secretion in order
to rid the body of excess water and salt
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - ANSWER lower blood pressure
by inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I (an inactive enzyme) to angiotensin II
(a potent vasoconstrictor)
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers - ANSWER prevent angiotensin II from reaching its
receptors, causing vasodilation
antiarrhythmic drugs - ANSWER used to prevent, alleviate, or correct an abnormal
heart rhythm
, coronary vasodilators - ANSWER widen blood arteries
Antilipemic Statin drugs - ANSWER suppresses enzyme for cholesterol production
Antilipemic fibrates - ANSWER reduce triglycerides and cholesterol levels
Antithrombotics - ANSWER A class of drugs used to dissolve blood clots
Broncodilators - ANSWER dilates airways
Anticholinergics - ANSWER reduce bronchospasm
Antidopaminergics - ANSWER Block dopamine receptors in the CTZ
Also used for psychotic disorders, intractable hiccups
Adrenal Corticosteroids - ANSWER Treat inflammatory conditions
Parenteral insulin and oral antidiabetics - ANSWER reduce blood glucose levels
Biguanides - ANSWER decrease glucose production by the liver
Sulfonylureas - ANSWER increase insulin production from pancreas
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - ANSWER relieve mild to
moderate pain and reduce inflammation in treatment of musculoskeletal
