Cardiovascular Pharmacology Quiz

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ACE Inhibitors

Anti-hypertensive drugs ending with 'peril' including Captopril, Enalapril, Fosinopril, Lisinopril, Perindopril, Quinapril, Ramipril, Trandolapril.
Used to lower blood pressure and improve heart efficiency.

Alpha-Blockers

End with 'rosin', such as Doxazosin, Parson, Terazosin.
Exception: Indoramin, which does not follow the naming convention.
Primarily used to reduce elevated blood pressure.

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Drugs that end with 'sartan', including Candesartan, Irbesartan, Losartan, Telmisarton, Valsarton.
Function to lower blood pressure.

Class II Calcium Antagonists

End with 'ipine', with examples including Amlodipine, Felodipine, Isradipine, Lacidipine, Nicardipine, Nifedipine.
Indicated for lowering blood pressure and treating angina.
Note: Carbamazepine and Olanzapine have similar endings but are different drug classes.

Beta-Blockers

Typically end with 'lol' or 'olol', such as Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Metoprolol, Propranolol, Sotalol.
Used to lower blood pressure and manage conditions like angina and anxiety.
Distinct from drugs ending in 'mol', which often contain paracetamol.

Paracetamol

Often found in combination drugs prefixed with 'co-', indicating a blend with other substances like Co-codamol (Codeine & Paracetamol).
Acts as a painkiller and has antipyretic properties.
Exception: Salbutamol, a bronchodilator, does not contain paracetamol.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Many end in 'fen' but not exclusively, with examples like Aceclofenac, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Ketoprofen.
Function as anti-inflammatory painkillers by reducing prostaglandin levels.
Exception: Tamoxifen is not an NSAID despite its name.

Phenothiazines

Typically end with 'zine', including Leveomepromazine, Prochlorperazine, Trifluoperazine.
Originally developed as antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia, now also treat nausea and vomiting.

Antihistamines

Commonly end in 'zine', such as Cinnarizine, Cyclizine, Promethazine.
Used to treat allergic reactions and can function as antiemetics.
Exceptions: Hydralazine and Mesalazine are not anti-emetics.

5HT3 Antagonists

All end with 'setron', including Granisetron, Ondansetron, Tropisetron.
Primarily used to treat severe nausea and vomiting.

H2 Blockers

End with 'idine', such as Cimetidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine, Ranitidine.
Used for conditions like esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, and gastric ulcers.
Exceptions: Clonidine, Moxonidine, and Chlorhexidine, which serve different purposes.

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

End with 'prazole', including Lansoprazole, Omeprazole, Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole.
Indicated for the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers.

Antibiotics

Many end with 'cillin' or 'cin', including Amoxycillin, Ampicillin, Penicillin, and Azithromycin.
Used to treat bacterial infections.
Notable exceptions: Ceftazidime, Ceftriazone, Cephalexin, and Metronidazole that do not follow typical naming conventions.

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Test your knowledge on various classes of cardiovascular drugs, including ACE Inhibitors, Alpha-Blockers, ARBs, Class II Calcium Antagonists, and Beta-Blockers. This quiz covers their functions, naming conventions, and uses in treating hypertension and heart conditions.

Cardiovascular Pharmacology Quiz

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Which of the following are ACE Inhibitors? (Select all that apply)

What is the primary use of Alpha-Blockers?

Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) usually end with '______'.

Class II Calcium antagonists are used to increase blood pressure.

Which of the following commonly ends with 'lol' or 'olol'?

What is Paracetamol primarily used for?

Match the following drugs to their primary classification:

Which of the following types of drugs are NSAIDs?

What are H2 blockers primarily used for?

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) typically end in '______'.

Name a common effect of antibiotics.

All antibiotics end with 'cin' or 'cillin'.