Cardiovascular Medications and Terminology Quiz

ACE inhibitor that inhibits angiotensin II production

Irregular contraction of heart muscle fibers

Inhibits cholesterol synthesis by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase

Aldosterone receptor antagonist

Vasodilator that relaxes smooth muscle in blood vessels

Reduces heart rate and cardiac output

Buildup of fatty deposits in arteries

Relaxes blood vessels and reduces heart rate

Relaxes vascular smooth muscle

Increases urine output, reducing blood volume and pressure

Commonly known as a heart attack

Inhibits platelet aggregation

Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

Prevents blood clotting

Prevents angiotensin II from binding to its receptors

Direct factor Xa inhibitor

Blocks calcium entry into cardiac and smooth muscle cells