CARDIAC MEDICATIONS COMPLETE TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS

CARDIAC MEDICATIONS COMPLETE TEST
BANK QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS

●● Risk Factors for Heart Disease
Answer: Blood testing, blood pressure, lifestyle, diet changes, moderate
exercise.


●● Categories of CV Medication
Answer: 6 broad categories: 1) Change your BP, 2) Address clotting
issues, 3) Change heart rate + rhythm.


●● Lisinopril
Answer: #1 side effect is a cough.


●● ACE Inhibitor
Answer: Expands blood vessels and relaxes BV to reduce blood
pressure.


●● Angiotensin II
Answer: In lungs prevents HPBM and dilates BV.

, ●● Standard Blood Pressure
Answer: 110/70.


●● Beta Blocker (Tenormin)
Answer: Decreases heartbeat and obstructs adrenaline/norepinephrine.


●● Angina
Answer: Chest pain due to insufficient oxygen (O2) to the heart.


●● Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)
Answer: Amlodipine (Norvasc) and Verapamil restrict Ca from the
bloodstream.


●● Diuretics
Answer: Expel fluid off heart + blood vessels.


●● Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer: A type of diuretic that increases secretion.


●● Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Answer: Helps retain potassium while expelling fluid.