Cardiovascular Drugs — Flashcards

_____ is a selective endothelin receptor A (ET A) antagonist which is used in the management of pulmonary artery hypertension

-blockers treat angina by reducing _____ and contractility, thus decreasing myocardial O2 demand

Hydralazine is contraindicated in patients with _____ and CAD

Cardiovascular/Renal_____ is a direct renin inhibitor

Adverse effects associated with adenosine include _____ pain and a sense of impending doom

Class I_____ antiarrhythmics may have proarrhythmic effects and are thus contraindicated in patients with structural heart disease or ischemic heart disease

What four drug classes are used in the treatment of primary hypertension? 1. _____2. ACE inhibitors3. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)4. Dihydropyridine Ca2+ channel blockers

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) _____ CCBs may be used to treat Raynaud's phenomenon, which is an exaggerated vascular response to cold temperature or emotional stress

Dyslipidemia drugs _____ is the most effective drug for increasing serum HDL

Cardiovascular (Antihypertensives) _____ is safe to use in pregnant women experiencing hypertensive emergency