Exam 24: Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their mechanism of action. a.increase HDL b.promote intestinal clearance of cholesterol c.lower LDL d.increase clearance of VLDL -bile acid sequestrants

Strokes occur when brain cells are ___________.

Warfarin works by interfering with the formation of vitamin ___-dependent clotting factors.

Antiplatelet drugs should not be combined with _____ without medical supervision.

All thrombolytics lose shelf-life rapidly after reconstitution.They must be stored in the refrigerator and used within ____ hours.

Which of the following is not a mechanism of action for lipid lower drugs in the treatment of hyperlipidemias?

A principal focus for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke is treatment of hyperlipidemia.The emphasis is on _____ low-density lipoproteins (LDL)and _____ high-density lipoproteins (HDL).

_____ is an orally administered anticoagulant that is used to prevent pulmonary embolism,thrombotic and embolic stroke,acute myocardial infarction,and atrial fibrillation.

Abciximab,a glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor,works by blocking the final pathway of platelet aggregation and is the only _____ antiplatelet drug.

MATCHING Match the following drugs with their mechanism of action. a.increase HDL b.promote intestinal clearance of cholesterol c.lower LDL d.increase clearance of VLDL -HMG CoA reductase inhibitors

The leading cause of death in the United States is myocardial infarction,accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths.

Of the following risk factors for stroke and myocardial infarctions,which one promotes atherosclerosis,increases clotting factors in the blood,stimulates vasoconstriction,and weakens the endothelial wall?

Only three thrombolytic agents are currently in use.They are _____.

Antiplatelet drugs produce their effect by _____.

The most common cause of strokes is aneurysm in the brain.

Which auxiliary warning label should pharmacy technicians attach to the prescription vial of warfarin when it is dispensed?

Aspirin can be used for both myocardial infarctions and strokes.

Gender has no bearing on risk factors for stroke.

Drugs that control the rate of clot formation and clot dissolution are classified as _____ and can prevent stroke and myocardial infarction.

Hemolysis is the medical term for stopping or flowing of blood.