CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICATIONS
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Cardiac Glycosides - ANSWERS-Used for Congestive Heart Failure(CHF)
\.Cardiac Glycosides: Mechanism of action - ANSWERS-*Strengthens
heartbeat
*Increases the force of cardiac contraction
*Does not increase oxygen consumption
\.Cardiac Glycoside - Medications - ANSWERS-Trademark name: Lanoxin
Generic name: digoxin
\.Cardiac Glycoside Uses - ANSWERS-*Used in very small doses because
these drugs are so strong
*Routes of administration: PO/IV
\.ACE Inhibitors - ANSWERS-Angiotensin Converting Enzymes: Used for
mild to moderate hypertension
, \.ACE Inhibitors Purpose - ANSWERS-Assist to relieve chest pains and
lower blood pressure
\.ACE Inhibitor Side Effects - ANSWERS-*Rash
*Low taste perception
*Hypertension(High Blood Pressure)
*Hyperkalemia(High Potassium)
*Cough, nasal congestion
\.ACE Inhibitor Medications (generic and Trade name) - ANSWERS-Trade
name generic
Capoten captopril
Vasotec enalapril
Lotensin benazepril
(These medications are administered by mouth/PO)
\.Angiotensin Receptor Blockers - ANSWERS-Blocks the effect of
angiotensin II on the vessels
\.Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Medications - ANSWERS-Trade name
generic
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.Cardiac Glycosides - ANSWERS-Used for Congestive Heart Failure(CHF)
\.Cardiac Glycosides: Mechanism of action - ANSWERS-*Strengthens
heartbeat
*Increases the force of cardiac contraction
*Does not increase oxygen consumption
\.Cardiac Glycoside - Medications - ANSWERS-Trademark name: Lanoxin
Generic name: digoxin
\.Cardiac Glycoside Uses - ANSWERS-*Used in very small doses because
these drugs are so strong
*Routes of administration: PO/IV
\.ACE Inhibitors - ANSWERS-Angiotensin Converting Enzymes: Used for
mild to moderate hypertension
, \.ACE Inhibitors Purpose - ANSWERS-Assist to relieve chest pains and
lower blood pressure
\.ACE Inhibitor Side Effects - ANSWERS-*Rash
*Low taste perception
*Hypertension(High Blood Pressure)
*Hyperkalemia(High Potassium)
*Cough, nasal congestion
\.ACE Inhibitor Medications (generic and Trade name) - ANSWERS-Trade
name generic
Capoten captopril
Vasotec enalapril
Lotensin benazepril
(These medications are administered by mouth/PO)
\.Angiotensin Receptor Blockers - ANSWERS-Blocks the effect of
angiotensin II on the vessels
\.Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Medications - ANSWERS-Trade name
generic
