Cardiovascular Drugs — Flashcards

_____ inhibitors such as sildenafil (viagra) cause decreased cGMP breakdown, thus maintaining an erection

Because Class IC antiarrhythmics have a strong binding affinity and dissociate primarily during diastole, an _____ heart rate results in an increased QRS complex

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

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

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 _____ upregulate the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL) by activating PPAR-α

Cardiovascular/Renal_____ is a direct renin inhibitor

_____ is a newer antiarrhythmic agent indicated in atrial fibrillation.

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

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