STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026
◉ T OR F
NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) decrease the effects
of diuretics and antihypertensives. Answer: True
NSAIDS cause retention of sodium and water, increases blood
pressure.
◉ Drug category
Thiazide diuretics Answer: HCTZ
Hydrochlorothiazide
◉ Generic
fuerosemide Answer: Lasix
◉ spironolactone Answer: spironolactone, NO BRAND NAME
, ◉ spironolactone/HCZ Answer: Aldactone
◉ Nitroglycerin sublingual Answer: Nitrostat
◉ Oral nitrates Answer: Oral nitrates are enteral-swallowed
◉ Generic:
coumadin Answer: Warfarin (anticoagulant drug)
◉ Generic:
clopidogrel Answer: Plavix (antiplatelet drug)
◉ Generic:
atenolol Answer: Tenormin
◉ Generic:
metoprolol Answer: Lopressor