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20 Cards in this Set
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
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Decrease blood pressure by causing a decrease of pressure in the arteries. Interfere with chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels to constrict. (Drugs end in -pril)
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Beta Blockers
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Used for: Angina pectoris (CP), post myocardial infarctions, hypotension.
They slow force and speed of heart beats. It decreases the hearts need for oxygen decreasing how hard the heart works. It prevents migraines, anxiety and glaucoma. B1- used for heart B2- used for lungs |
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Relax blood vessels. Used to block flow of calcium ions in the heart for treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension.
They decrease calcium intake by the heart and blood vessels causing the heart to slow down. Stress on the heart muscle is decreased. |
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Corticosteroids
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Widely used to treat inflammatory illness, including arthritis, asthma, and dermatitis. These have anti-inflammatory properties. Decrease or prevent inflammation. Inhaled or PO.
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Anti-Tussives
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Decreases coughing. Used to reduce the frequency of a cough. Stops the cough.
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Decongestants
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Promotes drainage of the sinus cavities and makes breathing easier. No drowsiness. Reduce swelling of the mucous membranes by constricting dilated blood vessels
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Expectorants
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Decreases the thickness and stickiness of mucus for a productive cough. Helps you cough up what is in your lungs.
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Bronchodilators
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An agent that relaxes smooth-muscle cells of the bronchioles. (Asthma-attacks - not acute asthma attacks) Can be short or long term
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Nitrates
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Salt of nitric acid. They relax blood vessels allowing blood to flow more easily. They are used to treat angina pectoris, hypertension, and CHF among other conditions. They are used for relief of anginal pain. They help to dilate blood vessels.
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Vasodilator
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aka nitrates. They relax and expand the blood vessels. They reduce the pressure on the heart.
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
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Decrease blood pressure by causing a decrease of pressure in the arteries. Interfere with chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels to constrict. (Drugs end in -pril)
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Beta Blockers
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Used for: Angina pectoris (CP), post myocardial infarctions, hypotension.
They slow force and speed of heart beats. It decreases the hearts need for oxygen decreasing how hard the heart works. It prevents migraines, anxiety and glaucoma. B1- used for heart B2- used for lungs |
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Relax blood vessels. Used to block flow of calcium ions in the heart for treatment of angina pectoris and hypertension.
They decrease calcium intake by the heart and blood vessels causing the heart to slow down. Stress on the heart muscle is decreased. |
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Corticosteroids
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Widely used to treat inflammatory illness, including arthritis, asthma, and dermatitis. These have anti-inflammatory properties. Decrease or prevent inflammation. Inhaled or PO.
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Anti-Tussives
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Decreases coughing. Used to reduce the frequency of a cough. Stops the cough.
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Decongestants
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Promotes drainage of the sinus cavities and makes breathing easier. No drowsiness. Reduce swelling of the mucous membranes by constricting dilated blood vessels
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Expectorants
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Decreases the thickness and stickiness of mucus for a productive cough. Helps you cough up what is in your lungs.
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Bronchodilators
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An agent that relaxes smooth-muscle cells of the bronchioles. (Asthma-attacks - not acute asthma attacks) Can be short or long term
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Nitrates
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Salt of nitric acid. They relax blood vessels allowing blood to flow more easily. They are used to treat angina pectoris, hypertension, and CHF among other conditions. They are used for relief of anginal pain. They help to dilate blood vessels.
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Vasodilator
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aka nitrates. They relax and expand the blood vessels. They reduce the pressure on the heart.
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